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| State Park Overview: |
 | 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. |
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Our Favorite Day Trip
Fort Mott State Park is great for flying kites. Take the ferry over to Fort Delaware and you have yourself a great day trip with lots of fun and learning to boot.
Written by ImNichole
16-May-2008
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| 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. |
| 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:
$50.00 per day, plus applicable parking fees for reservations for Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
$75.00 per day for reservations for the Day After Labor Day to Friday Before Memorial Day.
Group Picnic Cancellation Fee: 50 percent of 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. |
| 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. |
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| B&Bs / Inns | | Elk Forge B&B Inn, Retreat and Day Spa - Located on five wooded acres, this historical colonial Manor House is your perfect romantic getaway. Elk Forge offers in-house spa services as well as access to a large selection of area activities. | | Sweetwater Farm - Relaxing and peaceful - historic 50 acre estate with elegant accommodations & gourmet breakfast. Pool, heated spa, horses, goats, pond and porches. 12 rooms including 5 child and pet friendly cottages |
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| Related Links: |
| History, Military -- Fort Mott State Park - Fort Mott State Park Box 543 RD 3 Salem, NJ 08079 (609) 935 3218 ? 935 1487 Finn's Pt. Lighthouse This beautiful 106-acre park was originally built at Finn's Point as part of the federal ... | | Department of Environmental Protection - ... historic preservation natural lands mgt. american revolution interpretation & education corporate partners Fort Mott State Park Fort Mott State Park Mailing Address: 454 Fort Mott Road Pennsville ... | | SJW Get Ready Metric Century - Get Ready Metric Century, 100k road ride sponsored by the South Jersey Wheelmen ... web by using Saturday June 7th, 2003 8:00am FORT MOTT STATE PARK Parking Lot/Pavillion Pennsville, New Jersey Two 50 ... | | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Slicer's Camping Trailers
4101 Old Capitol TRL
Wilmington, DE
(302) 994-9537
| Slicer L C Sporting Goods
4101 Old Capitol Trl
Marshallton, DE
(302) 994-9537
| Eastern Marine
931 S Chapel St
Newark, DE
(302) 737-6603
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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Ashland Nature Ctr Lodge
3511 Barley Mill Rd
Hockessin, DE
(302) 239-2536
| Landis Lodge
2915 Newport Gap Pike
Wilmington, DE
(302) 998-5913
| Sheraton Suites Wilmington
422 Delaware Avenue
Wilmington, DE
(302) 654-6036
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