Fort Revere Park

Fort Revere Park
Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston
Fort Revere Park overlooking Allerton
Country United States
State Massachusetts
County Plymouth
Town Hull
Landmark Fort Revere
Location 60 Farina Road
 - elevation 62 ft (19 m) [1]
 - coordinates 42°18′17″N 70°54′21″W / 42.30472°N 70.90583°W / 42.30472; -70.90583Coordinates: 42°18′17″N 70°54′21″W / 42.30472°N 70.90583°W / 42.30472; -70.90583
Area 6 acres (2 ha) [2]
Established 1976
Management Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Location in Massachusetts
Website: Fort Revere Park
Water tower in Fort Revere Park.

Fort Revere Park is a 6-acre (2.4 ha) historic site situated on a small peninsula located in the town of Hull, Massachusetts. It is situated on Telegraph Hill in Hull Village and houses the remains of two seacoast fortifications, a water tower with an observation deck, a military history museum, and picnicking facilities. It is open to the public from sunrise until sunset.[3] It includes the former Fort Revere.

References

  1. "Fort Revere". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "2012 Acreage Listing" (PDF). Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  3. "Fort Revere Park". MassParks. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Retrieved August 22, 2013.
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