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Fort Mott State Park
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Fort Mott State Park © robert e blake
Fort Mott State Park © robert e blake
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Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
Fort Mott State Park © Frank Marino
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FORT MOTT STATE PARK
FORT MOTT STATE PARK
454 Fort Mott Road
Pennsville, New Jersey   08070
(lat:39.6032 lon:-75.55) map location

Phone: 856-935-3218
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Fort Mott was part of a coastal defense system designed for the Delaware River in the late 1800s. The fortifications seen today at Fort Mott were erected in 1896 in anticipation of the Spanish-American War. Today, visitors can wander through the old batteries following interpretive signs with detailed descriptions of the fort. Just beyond the fortifications is the Delaware River. The shoreline offers good spots for walking and picnicking. The NJ Coastal Heritage Trail Welcome Center accommodates displays defining Fort Mott?s place in history and the environment.
History of the Area
Fort Mott was part of a three-fort defense system designed for the Delaware River during the post Civil War modernization period. The other two forts in the system were Fort Delaware on Pea Patch Island and Fort DuPont in Delaware City, Delaware. Original plans for Fort Mott specified eleven gun emplacements with twenty guns and a mortar battery with six emplacements. Construction was started in 1872; however, only two of the gun emplacements and two magazines in the mortar battery were completed by 1876 when all work stopped.

Fort Mott, along with Fort Delaware and Fort DuPont, became obsolete as the principal defensive installation on the Delaware River with the construction of Fort Saulsbury, near Milford, Delaware, shortly after World War I.

Troops were regularly stationed at Fort Mott from 1897 to 1922. The federal government maintained a caretaking detachment at the fort from 1922 to 1943. New Jersey acquired the military reservation as a historic site and State park in 1947. The park was opened to the public on June 24, 1951



Picnicking
Picnicking

Fort Mott offers picnic areas, picnic tables and shelters. For larger groups, we also offer the Group Picnic Area. It holds a capacity of 100 people, provides shelter, playfields and playground equipment. It may be reserved for a fee:$80.00 per day All year round and a 50 percent of Fee Group Picnic Cancellation Fee

? Groups of 20 or more people shall reserve picnic facilities at least five days in advance. Such group use is not permitted on Holidays except as authorized by the Superintendent. Reservations for picnic areas are handled by the individual park area offices.
Trails
An easy Nature Interpretive Trail can be found within the Park that is excellent for beginners. The trail is accessible fore persons with disabilities.
Birding
Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting a variety of species, including warblers and hawks. The park's diverse habitats attract many birds.
Area Attractions
Hancock House

Built in 1734, the Hancock House is an important tangible link to understanding the History of Salem County and our Nation?s struggle for independence. It was the home of a prominent ?Salem County family and is an excellent example of English Quaker patterned end wall brick houses associated with the lower Delaware Valley and southwestern New Jersey. It was also the scene of a British- led massacre during the Revolutionary War.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews
April 30 Birding Paradise by busterbeanhead
park review stars; one to five Great place to hike, bird and photograph wildlife. Nice place to hold large picnics as well.
July 25 My family and I always go to this place! by Jamie
park review stars; one to five I remember one time they had all the gates open.... It was nice. In one part they still have bullets from back then. It's pretty nice. I'm on my way there now.
June 24 Nice Coast Artillery by GrW
park review stars; one to five Very nice especially when they do World War II Coast Artillery.
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