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Castle Williams is a circular fortification of red sandstone on the northwest point of Governors Island, part of a system of forts designed and constructed in the early 19th century to protect New York City from naval attack. It is a prominent landmark in New York Harbor. Together with Fort Jay (Fort Columbus), it is managed by the National Park Service as part of Governors Island National Monument.

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  • Castle Williams
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  • Castle Williams is a circular fortification of red sandstone on the northwest point of Governors Island, part of a system of forts designed and constructed in the early 19th century to protect New York City from naval attack. It is a prominent landmark in New York Harbor. Together with Fort Jay (Fort Columbus), it is managed by the National Park Service as part of Governors Island National Monument.
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Built
  • 1807(xsd:integer)
open to public
  • Yes
Name
  • Castle Williams
Type
  • Circular fort
Caption
  • View from the Staten Island Ferry on New York Harbor
Height
  • 40.0
Condition
  • Fair
Ownership
  • Public - National Park Service
used
  • -1840.0
controlledby
  • United States of America
Builder
Materials
  • Sandstone, Granite, Brick
Location
  • Governors Island, New York, New York
abstract
  • Castle Williams is a circular fortification of red sandstone on the northwest point of Governors Island, part of a system of forts designed and constructed in the early 19th century to protect New York City from naval attack. It is a prominent landmark in New York Harbor. Together with Fort Jay (Fort Columbus), it is managed by the National Park Service as part of Governors Island National Monument.
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