Fort Warren, Boston

Name: Fort Warren
Address: Boston, United States

#494 among attractions in Boston

Forts and castles

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Fort Warren is a historic fort on the 28-acre Georges Island at the entrance to Boston Harbor. The fort is named for Revolutionary War hero Dr. Joseph Warren, who sent Paul Revere on his famous ride, and was later killed at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The name was transferred in 1833 from the first Fort Warren – built in 1808 – which was renamed Fort Winthrop. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1834 (190 years ago)Coordinates: 42°19'13"N, 70°55'39"W

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Georges IslandBoston United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Fort Revere, Lovells Island, Fort Revere Park, Boston Harbor Islands.

1.6 miSE
Village, View point, Forts and castles
Fort Revere, Hull
42 min walk • Fort Revere is an 8-acre 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.
0.6 miN
Lighthouse, Island, Beach
Lovells Island, Boston
17 min walk • The Lovells Island Range Lights were range lights on Lovells Island in Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. They were built in 1903 to help vessels coming into what is now called "South Channel".
1.5 miSE
Observation decks and towers, Historical place, Lookout
Fort Revere Park, Hull
40 min walk • Fort Revere Park is a state-owned historic site and public recreation area situated on a small peninsula in the town of Hull, Massachusetts.
0.9 miW
Area
Boston Harbor Islands, Boston
24 min walk • The Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area is a national recreation area situated among the islands of Boston Harbor of Boston, Massachusetts.
0.7 miNW
Island
Gallops Island, Boston
19 min walk • Gallops Island, also known as Gallups Island, is an island in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. It is situated between Georges Island and Long Island, and is just over 6 miles from downtown Boston.
~320 ftSW
Island
Georges Island, Boston
2 min walk • Georges Island is one of the islands in the Boston Harbor, situated just over 7 miles from downtown Boston. The island has a permanent size of 39 acres, plus an intertidal zone of a further 14 acres, and rises to a height of 50 feet above sea level.
~150 ftSW
Hiking trail, Outdoor activities, Island
Georges Island, Boston
1 min walk • Georges Island is one of the islands in the Boston Harbor, situated just over 7 miles from downtown Boston. The island has a permanent size of 39 acres, plus an intertidal zone of a further 14 acres, and rises to a height of 50 feet above sea level.
0.6 miN
Island
Lovells Island, Boston
16 min walk • Lovells Island, or Lovell's Island, is a 62-acre island in the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, in Massachusetts. The island is across The Narrows from Georges Island and some 7 miles offshore of downtown Boston. It is named after Captain William Lovell, who was an early settler of nearby Dorchester.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Warren?

Nearby attractions include Georges Island, Boston (1 min walk), Georges Island, Boston (2 min walk), Lovells Island, Boston (16 min walk), Lovells Island, Boston (17 min walk).

How to get to Fort Warren by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Warren:

Ferry

Lovells Island Ferry Landing (11 min walk)