Fort Mercer, National Park

Name: Fort Mercer
Address: National Park, United States

#2 among attractions in National Park

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Fort Mercer was a earthen fort on the Delaware River on its New Jersey shore constructed by the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. Built by Polish engineer Thaddeus Kosciuszko under the command of George Washington, Fort Mercer was built in 1777 to block the approach to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in concert with Fort Mifflin on the Pennsylvania side. Fort Mercer was located in an area called Red Bank, in what is now the borough of National Park, Gloucester County, New Jersey. The fort was named in honor of Brigadier General Hugh Mercer who had died earlier that year at the Battle of Princeton. The fort's site is now part of Red Bank Battlefield Historical Park, which includes a monument and museum. Several cannons attributed to British warships lost supporting the attack on the fort, and others found buried at the fort itself, are in the park. ()

Built: 1777 (247 years ago)Coordinates: 39°52'9"N, 75°11'15"W

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Fort Mercer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Financial Field, Wells Fargo Center, Citizens Bank Park, Fort Mifflin.

2.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia
62 min walk • Lincoln Financial Field, affectionately known as "The Linc" by locals, is a cornerstone of Philadelphia's vibrant sports culture. This modern stadium, with a seating capacity of over 69,000, serves as the home turf for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles.
2.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia
61 min walk • The Wells Fargo Center stands as a premier sports and entertainment venue in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. This multifaceted arena, which opened its doors in 1996, is home to the city's beloved National Hockey League team, the Philadelphia Flyers, and the...
2.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
71 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, Citizens Bank Park stands as a testament to America's love for baseball. Inaugurated in 2004, this modern stadium is the home of Major League Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies and has quickly become an iconic venue in the world of...
1.4 miW
Reportedly haunted, History museum, Forts and castles
Fort Mifflin, Philadelphia
37 min walk • Fort Mifflin, nestled on the banks of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, stands as a bastion of American history. This enduring fortification, constructed in 1771, played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. It is best known for the valiant 1777 siege where...
2.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia
66 min walk • The American Swedish Historical Museum is the oldest Swedish-American museum in the United States. It is located in Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park in South Philadelphia, on part of a historic 17th-century land grant originally provided by Queen Christina of Sweden to settlers of New Sweden.
2.3 miN
Park
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park, Philadelphia
59 min walk • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Park is an aesthetically designed park located along the Delaware River in the southernmost point of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, comprising some 348 acres which includes a 146-acre golf course, about 125 acres of buildings, roadways, pathways for...
~1090 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Georgian architecture
Red Bank Battlefield, National Park
6 min walk • The Red Bank Battlefield is located along the Delaware River in National Park, Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States. It was the location of the Battle of Red Bank in the American Revolutionary War on October 22, 1777.
3.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Whitman Plaza, Philadelphia
86 min walk • Whitman Plaza is the largest shopping center in the Whitman neighborhood of South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The shopping plaza is located on Oregon Avenue at S 3rd Street, where it stands at over 280,000 sq ft.
1.6 miN
Neighbourhood
Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia
41 min walk • The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was an important naval shipyard of the United States for almost two centuries. Philadelphia's original navy yard, begun in 1776 on Front Street and Federal Street in what is now the Pennsport section of the city, was the first naval shipyard of the United States.
2.4 miNW
Bridge
George C. Platt Bridge, Philadelphia
62 min walk • The George C. Platt Memorial Bridge is a through truss bridge that carries PA 291 over the Schuylkill River in Southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was opened to traffic in 1951, replacing a swing bridge to the south which carried Penrose Ferry Road across the river.
2.1 miN
Park, Skate park
FDR Skatepark, Philadelphia
53 min walk • FDR Skatepark is a skatepark located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is accessible from the Pattison Avenue stop of the Broad Street subway line.