- Did you know that during the 6 day siege at Fort Mifflin the 400 American’s inside the fort had only 10 cannon to defend against the British with 2000 troops, a fleet...
- The Americans intended to use Fort Mifflin and Fort Mercer to control the activity of the British Navy on the Delaware River.
- Fort Mifflin consists of about six or so buildings, including underground bunkers. In addition, they have some underground tunnels which lead to the casements.
- Legendary spirits at this old fort include the Faceless Man and the Screaming Woman. The Ghosts that are often seen haunting Fort Mifflin.
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- Fort Mifflin has been called many names throughout its history. In the early days, many referred to it as “Fort Island Battery”.
- Fort Mifflin is the only fort located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the only intact Revolutionary War battlefield.
- At Fort Mifflin on November 15th, 1777, they met resistance from the 400 troops manning the fort. A massive bombardment of the fort ensued.
- Fort Mifflin is a veritable ghostapalooza. The British began construction on the fort in 1771 but didn’t complete it due to growing tensions with the colonists.
- The committee also simultaneously built Fort Mercer in New Jersey on the eastern bank of the Delaware River across from Fort Mifflin.