Barneys Joy Point Military Reservation
| Barneys Joy Point Military Reservation | |
|---|---|
| Dartmouth, Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates | 41°30′37.99″N 70°59′0.81″W / 41.5105528°N 70.9835583°W |
| Type | Coastal Defense |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Massachusetts |
| Controlled by | United States Army |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1942 |
| Built by | United States Army |
| In use | 1943-1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | Dartmouth, Massachusetts |
Barneys Joy Point Military Reservation was a coastal defense site located in Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
History
The Barneys Joy Point Military Reservation was built on private land. Its mission was to protect the Cape Cod Canal from possible air and naval attack. It never had to fire its guns though but it played an important part in the defense of the canal.
Site
Nothing remains of the site today except for some concrete foundations and wells; it is a grassy field next to the ocean.
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