Fort Salonga (Slonga)

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Fort Salonga (Slonga)

Fort Salonga: 1776-81, Suffolk, Fort Salonga. (Slongo) British earthen fortification (minor redoubt). Destroyed by American raid October 1781. Now on private property, bordering Route 25A east of Bread and Cheese Hollow Road in Fort Salonga.

For more information see www.newsday.com/community/guide/lihistory/ny-history-hs419c,0,7157702.story (link opens new window)

Fort Slonga sketch

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New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Military History
Last modified: February 21, 2006
URL: http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsQ_S/salongaFort.htm