Description: Built on Rockaway Peninsula, in Brooklyn, New York, Decatur Blockhouse was constructed in 1814 during the War of 1812 to guard Jamaica Bay. The blockhouse was built for the purpose of defending Jamaica Bay. Sixty to one hundred troops were stationed at the blockhouse, armed with a 24-pounder cannon. The fort was named for Captain Decatur, an American Naval officer from Maryland.

County: Kings County

City, State: Rockaway Peninsula, New York

See Also:

Bath Beach

Utrecht Bay

Denyse's Heights

Princess Bay

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