Elizabeth Islands Military Reservation
| Elizabeth Islands Military Reservation | |
|---|---|
| Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts | |
| Coordinates | 41°25′21.79″N 70°54′0.88″W / 41.4227194°N 70.9002444°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 | Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts |
Elizabeth Islands Military Reservation was a coastal defense site located in Cuttyhunk, Massachusetts in the town of Gosnold.
History
The Elizabeth Islands Military Reservation was built on private land. It consisted of an early radar, an observation post, fire control towers, and artillery batteries.
The site today
The site today consists of the foundation of the various buildings and guns. One fire control tower also remains standing.
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