Fort Mott
Fort Mott was designed after the American Civil War as part of a three-fort coastal defense system for the Delaware River. The fortifications seen today were constructed in the late 1890s, and guarded the Delaware River throughout the Spanish American War and World War I. By the end of World War II, due to advances in military technology, the fort was considered obsolete.
Visitors can wander through the old gun batteries, following interpretive signs with detailed descriptions of the fort. The park museum features displays on Fort Mott’s place in history and technology used in defending the river. The Delaware River is just beyond the fortifications, with a shoreline that offers good spots for walking and picnicking.
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