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Fort Getty Park is a lovely town park in Jamestown, originally operated as a military fort between the turn of the 20th century and World War II. Today, the park is operated as an outdoor recreational site and campground, offering a public boat ramp and dock for visitor use. Facilities for RV hookups are offered, along with tent campsites and facilities on nearby Dutch Island.
History: The fort was originally constructed to defend Narragansett Bay's West Passage and was named in honor of Colonel George W. Getty, known for his service throughout the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. Following World War II, the fort was disestablished in 1948 along with many United States coastal defenses.
Address: 1050 Fort Getty Rd, Jamestown, RI 02835, Phone: 401-423-7211
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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