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It's Never Too Hot For History

By Christine Hooks

Managing Real Estate Broker with Pino Agency NJ - 9235504

July 17, 2010 05:57 PM

Today's adventure was at the Fort Mott State Park. (www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/fortmott.html)

Located in Pennsville, NJ, Fort Mott State Park is the site of a former US Army coastal defense fort. Established in 1896, Fort Mott was built to strengthen the defenses of the Delaware River. Fort Mott consisted of five gun batteries ranging in size from 3-inch rapid fire guns to the massive 12-inch rifles on disappearing carriages which could fire a thousand pound projectile 9 miles down river.

An Army base until 1944, Fort Mott now provides recreational activities as well as historic structures and fortifications. The New Jersey Coastal Heritage Trail's Delsea Region Welcome Center is located in the fomer ordinance building which provides local and site specific displays. The annual 'Living History Weekend' along the Delaware River began today. Here is a picture of the 'Range Finding Tower' at the Fort Mott State Park. It is rarely open for tours so today was a special treat.

Consider visiting Fort Mott soon.

Just a thought for today.

watchtower at Fort Mott

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA

Probate Real Estate Services

Chris, looks like a great place to scout out a new home as well. Thanks for sharing a little history with us.

Jul 17, 2010 06:01 PM

Tim Lorenz

TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA

949 874-2247

Now that is some penthouse. I do love history and I would like to thank you for the information.

Jul 17, 2010 06:39 PM

Christine Hooks

Pino Agency - Pennsville, NJ

Celebrating 25 Years in Real Estate!

Kathleen, Yes, you are right. Pennsville is a great town with lots of great houses for Buyers to choose from.

Jul 17, 2010 06:48 PM

Tammy Lankford,

Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA

Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

Reminds me of the old fire towers we used to have in the south that the state forestry rangers worked out to be on the "look out" for fires. I used to live in NJ and hope to visit again sometime. I'll have to add this to my list of "must see while I'm there".

Jul 18, 2010 09:35 AM

Charita Cadenhead

eXp Realty - Birmingham, AL

Serving Jefferson and Shelby Counties (Alabama)

Now that's a great structure. Every state, city or town has it's very own history. Rich content and something to boast about. This is a shining example.

Jul 21, 2010 01:50 PM

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