The Park
Fort Mott was envisioned as part of a three-fort defense of Philadelphia that dangled across the Delaware River. Following the Civil War, work began on 11 gun emplacements but only two were completed when the fort was abandoned in 1876. In preparation for the Spanish- American War in 1896, Fort Mott, named to honor Major General Gershom Mott, a native of Bordentown, was completed and outfitted with three 10-inch and three 12-inch guns. The fort remained active until 1943, although during its last two decades the guns were dismantled and shipped elsewhere. In 1947 the State of New Jersey purchased Fort Mott as an historic site and opened the state park on June 24, 1951.
The Walks
Fort Mott features a walking tour through the 19th century defensive position that enables your dog to ramble through the gun batteries and ammunition magazines and to clamber on top of the massive protective parapet. This concrete wall was built of concrete poured 35 feet thick with an additional 60 feet of earth piled in front. Landscaping made the fort look like a big hill from the Delaware River. In addition to this unique dog walk there is a groomed trail that winds through twelve-foot high swamp grasses to Finn’s Point National Cemetery, the final resting place for 2,436 Confederate soldiers who perished in a Civil War prisoner of war camp at Fort Delaware.
Where The Paw Meets The Earth: Grass and concrete and gravel
Workout For Your Dog - Easy moving around
Swimming - The beach at the Delaware River is a super place for dogs to swim
Restrictions On Dogs - None
Something Extra
Your dog has the chance to wander into gun parapets, bunkers, cells and other wondrous nooks and crannies.
Phone - (609) 935-3218
Admission Fee - None
Directions - Pennsville, Salem County; from Exit 1 of I-295, take Route 49 East to Fort Mott Road. Turn right onto Fort Mott Road and travel 3 miles. Park is located on right.
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