National Historic Site · California, United States
Fort Point National Historic Site
Fort Point National Historic Site is a national historic site in California, United States, covering 29.0 acres (11.7 ha), established in 1970.
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Park facts
| Park type | National Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | California, United States |
| Area | 29.0 acres (11.7 ha) |
| Established | 1970 |
| Coordinates | 37.8106° N, 122.4772° W |
| 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 Fort Point National Historic Site
Fort Point, known historically as the Castillo de San Joaquín (Spanish for "Saint Joachim's Castle") is a masonry seacoast fortification located on the southern side of the Golden Gate at the entrance to San Francisco Bay. It is also the geographic name of the promontory upon which the fort and the southern approach of the Golden Gate Bridge were constructed. The site was originally fortified by the Spanish in 1794 as a complementary defense outpost to the Presidio of San Francisco. The current structure was completed by the United States Army after the U.S.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- San Francisco International Airport (SFO) · San Francisco, United States · 14.3 miles away
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) · Oakland, United States · 15.3 miles away
- Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) · San Jose, United States · 43.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Point National Historic Site?
Fort Point National Historic Site is in California, United States (37.8106° N, 122.4772° W).
When was Fort Point National Historic Site established?
Fort Point National Historic Site was established in 1970, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Point National Historic Site?
Fort Point National Historic Site covers 29.0 acres (11.7 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/Fort_Point_National_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/fopo/ — Official park page.