EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 2 MIN
A Fort Grows in Brooklyn–April 10, 1776
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The construction of Fort Defiance in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn made perfect sense. That part of the peninsula sticks out into New York Harbor and provides an excellent view of anything that might be sailing in or out. Red Hook comes from the Dutch Roode Hoek, “hoek” translating to “point”, which can still […] The post A Fort Grows in Brooklyn–April 10, 1776 appeared first on 250 and Counting.
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