Fort Armstrong (Hawaii) facts for kids
Fort Armstrong was a military fort built in Hawaii in 1907. It was named after a brave soldier, Samuel C. Armstrong, who was a Brigadier General. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers worked at the fort until 1974.
History of Fort Armstrong
Fort Armstrong was built in 1907 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. It was placed on land created by filling in part of the Ku-akau-kukui reef. The main goal of the fort was to protect Honolulu Harbor from attacks. The fort covered about 64 acres of land.
Defenses of the Fort
The fort had one main gun area called Battery Tiernon. From 1911 to 1943, this battery had two large 3-inch M1903 guns. These guns were mounted on pedestals, ready to defend the harbor.
Military Units at the Fort
The first soldiers stationed at Fort Armstrong were from the 1st Coast Artillery Company. Later, the 104th Mine Company also worked there. Their job was to operate special mines placed in the harbor to protect it. The 185th Coast Artillery Company was also stationed at the fort.
The U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps used Fort Armstrong until September 15, 1922. After that, their main office moved to Fort De Russy. The U.S. Army stopped using Fort Armstrong completely by 1950. Today, the area where the fort once stood is part of a large port facility for shipping containers.
See also
- U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps
- Mine Planter Service (U.S. Army)
- 16th Coast Artillery (United States)
