Military
2
The South Battery was erected during the War of 1812 to guard Buttermilk Channel. From 1836 until the first officers’ mess was established here on June 20, 1879, it served as a barracks for the garrison’s fife and drum corps. It was reorganized as the Officers’ Club on February 3, 1881.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
New York, New York · United States
