Fort Tompkins (Plattsburgh, New York)

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Fort Tompkins
Plattsburgh, New York
Site history
Built byNew York Army National Guard
In use1814
Battles/warsWar of 1812
EventsNamed for Governor Daniel D. Tompkins

Fort Tompkins was a small fort in Plattsburgh, New York, circa 1814.

After the British defeat at the Battle of Plattsburgh, two additional forts were added near Forts Brown, Moreau, and Scott. Fort Tompkins was constructed southwest of Brown and contained three cannons. Fort Gaines was added between Tompkins and the lake, which created a pentagon shaped complex which was later connected with curtain walls.

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