Fort Tompkins (Plattsburgh, New York)

Fort Tompkins

Plattsburgh, New York
Site history
Built by| New York Army National Guard
In use| 1814
Battles/wars| War of 1812
Events| Named 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.

## Sources

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* New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Military History