Fort Rodman, New Bedford

Name: Fort Rodman
Address: 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, 02744-1223, United States
Telephone: +1 508-994-3938

#5 among attractions in New Bedford

Museum, Top attraction, Military museum, Entertainment

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Fort Taber District or the Fort at Clark's Point is a historic American Civil War-era military fort on Wharf Road within the former Fort Rodman Military Reservation in New Bedford, Massachusetts. The fort is now part of Fort Taber Park, a 47-acre town park located at Clark's Point. Fort Taber was an earthwork built nearby with city resources and garrisoned 1861-1863 until Fort Rodman was ready for service. ()

Built: 1861 (163 years ago)Coordinates: 41°35'35"N, 70°54'5"W

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1000 S Rodney French BlvdWard SixNew Bedford 02744-1223 United States

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+1 508-994-3938

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

Nearby attractions include: Effie M. Morrissey, The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, Fort Phoenix, New Bedford Fire Museum.

3 miN
Ship
Effie M. Morrissey, New Bedford
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Museum, Historical place, History museum
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2.2 miN
State park, Beach, Outdoor activities
Fort Phoenix, New Bedford
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2.8 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum
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2.4 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Palmer Island Light, New Bedford
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Church, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
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Lighthouse
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1.1 miNW
Park, Gothic Revival architecture
Hazelwood Park, New Bedford
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~40 ftN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Clarks Point Light, New Bedford
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City hall
Fairhaven Town Hall, New Bedford
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Cemetery
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