Minefields
Minefields were an important part of the Endicott System of defense at the turn of the century. You are standing on the site that controlled the minefield operation.
Groups of underwater mines anchored in the river downstream from the fort could be fired electrically from here when enemy ships passed nearby. The guns of Batteries White (visible below to your right), Many, and Smith protected the minefield from enemy minesweepers and destroyers.
Marker can be reached from Fort Washington Road, on the right when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
