Description: Fort Covington was built in 1812 in Franklin County, New York. It was constructed to defend the area from potential British offensives during the War of 1812. The fort housed sick and wounded soldiers until it was evacuated and subsequently burned down in 1814. Eventually, the surrounding town, French Mills, was renamed “Fort Covington” to honor the nineteenth century blockhouse.

County: Franklin County

City, State: Fort Covington, New York

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