National Monument · New York (state), United States
Castle Clinton National Monument
Castle Clinton National Monument is a national monument in New York (state), United States, covering 1.0 acres (0.4 ha), established in 1946.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New York (state), United States |
| Area | 1.0 acres (0.4 ha) |
| Established | 1946 |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Castle Clinton National Monument
Castle Clinton (also known as Fort Clinton and Castle Garden) is a restored circular sandstone fort within Battery Park at the southern end of Manhattan in New York City, United States. Built from 1808 to 1811, it was the first American immigration station, predating Ellis Island. More than 7.5 million people arrived in the United States at Fort Clinton between 1855 and 1890. Over its active life, it has also functioned as a beer garden, exhibition hall, theater, and public aquarium. The structure is a New York City designated landmark and a U.S. national monument, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castle Clinton National Monument?
Castle Clinton National Monument is in New York (state), United States.
When was Castle Clinton National Monument established?
Castle Clinton National Monument was established in 1946, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Castle Clinton National Monument?
Castle Clinton National Monument covers 1.0 acres (0.4 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_Clinton_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/cacl/ — Official park page.