Philadelphia - Fort Mifflin 
The fort was the sight of a Revolutionary War battle. By 1777, the British had landed in Maryland and were advancing northward to Pennsylvania. On September 26th, under the command of General William Howe, they captured the city of Philadelphia. Obtaining supplies from a fleet of over 200 British ships waiting to sail up the Delaware before the river froze was critical to support a British victory.
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Fort Island (Fort Mifflin), Fort Mercer, the Pennsylvania Navy and the chevaux-de-frise were all that stood between Howe and the British fleet.
For Mifflin, along with the hospital that is on the grounds are both listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
Near the junction of the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers is Fort Mifflin, built by the British in 1772. During the War of Independence it fell into the hands of the American patriots and defended Philadelphia against British attacks.
For Mifflin, along with the hospital that is on the grounds are both listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
Near the junction of the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers is Fort Mifflin, built by the British in 1772. During the War of Independence it fell into the hands of the American patriots and defended Philadelphia against British attacks.
