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Governors Island

National Monument - New York, United States

Governors Island National Monument preserves the historic northern portion of Governors Island in New York Harbor. The site features two early 19th-century fortifications, Castle Williams and Fort Jay, which played important roles in defending New York Harbor. The island served as a military installation for over 200 years before becoming a public space. The monument is managed by the National Park Service in partnership with the Trust for Governors Island.

Location:
40.692, -74.017
Area:
0.7 km²
Established:
2001

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