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Fort Stamford
The Fort Stamford Site, site of Fort Stamford, is a public park at 900 Westover Road in the Westover, Stamford, Connecticut, Westover neighborhood of Stamford, Connecticut. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. It is the site of the archaeological remnants of a military earthworks erected during the American Revolutionary War. The fort's location gave a clear view of the Mianus River and Long Island Sound. History American Revolution During the Revolutionary War, Fort Stamford was created to aid in the defense of Connecticut from Loyalist (American Revolution), loyalist raids. The fort in its current form was designed by the engineer who constructed West Point, Rufus Putnam. General David Waterbury oversaw the construction in 1781. At its peak, the fort was home to 800 soldiers. Some form of military camp or fortification existed at the site prior to the construction of the current fort. During the February 26, 1779 raid on Greenwich, Connecticut, Gre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Westover, Stamford, Connecticut
Westover is an affluent section of Stamford, Connecticut, United States. With a median household income of $186,607, it is one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the city, along with Shippan Point and North Stamford. The neighborhood is bordered by Mianus River State Park to the west, the Merritt Parkway to the north, Stillwater Road to the east, and Palmer Hill Road to the south. The neighborhood contains a mix of pre-war estates and large homes, as well as more modest homes. History During the Revolutionary War, Fort Stamford was constructed in what is now Westover to aid in the defense of Connecticut from loyalist raids. At its peak, the fort was home to 800 soldiers. During the February 26, 1779 raid on Greenwich by William Tryon, General Israel Putnam rode to Fort Stamford to rally reinforcements. Troops from the fort successfully defended Stamford in a battle near Palmer's Hill and the Mianus River at the southern end of the neighborhood. In later years, residents of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |