Fort Revere Park
Fort Revere Park is a state-owned historic site and public recreation area situated on a small peninsula in the town of Hull, Massachusetts. The park occupies 6 acres (2.4 ha) on Telegraph Hill in Hull Village and houses the remains of two seacoast fortifications, including former Fort Revere.[3]
| Fort Revere Park | |
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 Fort Revere Park overlooking Allerton | |
  Location in Massachusetts | |
| Location | Hull, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°18′17″N 70°54′21″W |
| Area | 6 acres (2.4 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m)[2] |
| Established | 1976 |
| Operator | Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation |
| Website | Fort Revere Park |
Activities and amenities
The park includes a water tower with observation deck, a military history museum, and picnicking facilities and is open from sunrise until sunset.[3]
The watertower on Telegraph Hill
References
- "2012 Acreage Listing" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
- "Fort Revere". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Fort Revere Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
External links
- Fort Revere Park Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Fort Revere Park and Preservation Society
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