Castle Island is a 22-acre landmass that juts out into Boston Harbor. The island is home to Fort Independence, which is the oldest fortified site in the United States. Here are five fun facts about this historic island in Boston.
In 1634, Massachusetts Bay colonists decided to build a fort on Castle Island to protect themselves from hostile Native Americans and visiting European powers.
In 1703, the first lighthouse in North America was built on the island.
During the American Revolution, Castle Island was used as a prisoner-of-war camp for British soldiers.
In 1833, work began on Fort Independence, which is the stone fort that stands on the island today.
In 1939, Fort Independence was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Castle Island is a 22-acre landmass that juts out into Boston Harbor and is home to Fort Independence, which is the oldest fortified site in the United States. The island has a long and rich history dating back to 1634 when Massachusetts Bay colonists decided to build a fort there to protect themselves from hostile Native Americans and visiting European powers. If you're ever in Boston, be sure to check out this historic island!
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