In use 1814 Founded 1812 | Battles/wars War of 1812 | |
Built by New York Army National Guard Events Named for Governor Daniel D. Tompkins Similar Adirondack Mountains, Plattsburgh City Beach, Kent‑Delord House, Lake Champlain, Cumberland Bay State Park | ||
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 Gains was added between Tompkins and the lake, which created a pentagon shaped complex which was later connected with curtain walls.
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