Fort Cronkhite

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A subpost of Fort Winfield Scott. Reservation included Tennessee Point, Tennessee Valley, and Wolf Ridge. Land purchased in 1937. Designated 17 December 1937 in honor of Maj. Gen. Adelbert Cronkhite.

Formerly home to a caretaking detachment, 6th Coast Artillery from 1937 to 1941.

www.nps.gov/archive/goga/mahe/focr/index.htm

The polygon outline (zoom out a bit to see it if it doesn't appear) more or less shows the historical boundaries of Fort Cronkhite.
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Coordinates:   37°50'29"N   122°32'34"W

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