Fort Defiance

(1): 1776, Kings County, Brooklyn,Red Hook. Battle of Long Island, Aug 1776. Occupied in April 1776, a redoubt for 15 cannons to guard Buttermilk Channel. A second redoubt was added called Smith's Barbette. Destroyed September 1776. Site near present Dwight and Beard Streets.

(2): Another name for Middle Fort 1780, see Middle Fort.

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