National Historic Landmark - Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District

Fort Hancock and Sandy Hook Proving Ground Historic District reflects the history of a vital defense installation guarding New York City and its harbor from 1895 to 1974.

This Landmark played a key role in the development of advanced weaponry and radar and is also significant as the site of the Spermacetti Cove No. 2 Life-Saving Station, one of the earliest Federally-sponsored efforts to save life and property from coastal shipwrecks.

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Information courtesy of the National Park Service.