Fort Revere

Fort Revere
Part of Harbor Defenses of Boston
Allerton Point, Hull, Massachusetts
Fort Revere Park overlooking Allerton and Hull.
Site information
TypeCoastal Defense
OwnerMassachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
Open to
the public
yes
Conditionsome batteries buried, remainder in good condition
Location
Fort Revere
Location in Massachusetts
Fort Revere
Fort Revere (the United States)
Coordinates42°18′17″N 70°54′21″W / 42.30472°N 70.90583°W / 42.30472; -70.90583
Site history
Built1776, 1898–1906
Built byPatriot forces, French Marines, United States Army
In use1776–1782, 1901–1947
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II

Fort Revere is an 8-acre (3.2 ha) historic site situated on a small peninsula located in Hull, Massachusetts. It is situated on Telegraph Hill in Hull Village and contains the remains of two seacoast fortifications, one from the American Revolution and one that served 1898–1947. There are also a water tower with an observation deck, a military history museum and picnic facilities. It is operated as Fort Revere Park by the Metropolitan Park System of Greater Boston.