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Fort Jay

Fort Jay: 1797, Governor's Island. First a battery in 1776, then garrisoned by British from 1776-1782. Fort Jay (for John Jay one-time Governor of NY) built 1797-98, upgraded in 1803 and renamed Fort Columbus 1803-1904. Reverted to Fort Jay. For more information see www.geocities.com/Pentagon/1196/governor.html (link opens new window)

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