Fort Slocum, New York was a US military base occupying Davids Island and Hart Island at the western end of Long Island Sound. The fort was named for Major General Henry W. Slocum, a Union corps commander in the American Civil War. Hart Island, sometimes referred to as Harts Island is a small uninhabited island in New York City at the western end of Long Island Sound. ... Long Island Sound near Guilford, Connecticut Long Island Sound is an estuary of the Atlantic Ocean and various rivers in the United States. ... Insignia of a United States Air Force Major General German Generalmajor Insignia Major General is a military rank used in many countries. ... Portrait of General Henry W. Slocum by Mathew Brady, ca. ... The Union Army refers to the United States Army during the American Civil War. ... This article is about a military unit. ... The American Civil War was fought in the United States from 1861 until 1865 between the United States – forces coming mostly from the 23 northern states of the Union – and the newly-formed Confederate States of America, which consisted of 11 southern states that had declared their secession. ...

Military use of these islands appears to date back to at least 1862, when De Camp General Hospital was located on Davids Island, housing as many as 2,538 occupants in 22 buildings. A prison camp was established on Hart Island in 1856. Both were used to house Confederate prisoners of war. It is unclear if the name Fort Slocum was used during this period. 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1856 was a leap year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... For other meanings of confederate and confederacy, see confederacy (disambiguation) National Motto Deo Vindice (Latin: Under God our Vindicator) Official language English de facto nationwide Various European and Native American languages regionally Capital Montgomery, Alabama February 4, 1861–May 29, 1861 Richmond, Virginia May 29, 1861–April 9, 1865 Largest...

After the Civil War, Davids Island was converted to a coastal artillery defense post. In 1921, the battery included 4 12-inch mortars, 4 3-inch pedestal guns, and 2 3-inch anti-aircraft guns. 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ...

From 1951 to 1962, Fort Slocum (Davids Island) was the home of the U.S. Army Chaplain School 1951 was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... 1962 was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Army is the branch of the United States armed forces which has primary responsibility for land-based military operations. ... A chaplain is a priest or a member of the clergy serving a group of people who are not organized as a mission or church. ...

Hart Island was sold to New York City in 1868, for use as a burial ground (potter's field) and for various purposes by the New York City Department of Corrections. The US Military has continued, however, to make intermittent use of Hart Island over the years. It was used during World War II by the US Navy for a disciplinary barracks. Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York and abbreviated NYC) is the most populous city in the United States, and is at the center of international finance, politics, communications, music, fashion, and culture. ... 1868 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... A potters field is a place for the burial of unknown people. ... Mushroom cloud from the nuclear explosion over Nagasaki rising 18 km (over 11 miles) into the air, August 9, 1945. ... The United States Navy (USN) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for naval operations. ...

From 1955 to 1960, Fort Slocum housed a Nike Ajax air-defense battery. The missiles were stored in underground silos on Hart Island and the radar and control base was on Davids Island. 1955 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1960 was a leap year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Launch of a Nike Zeus missile Project Nike was a US Army project, proposed in May 1945 by Bell Labs, to develop a line-of-sight anti-aircraft missile system. ... This long range radar antenna (approximately 40m (130ft) in diameter) rotates on a track to observe activities near the horizon. ...

Fort Slocum is currently (2005) abandoned, but Hart Island continues to be used as potter's field. One of the few remaining artifacts of Fort Slocum's existence visible to the general public is Fort Slocum Road in New Rochelle, New York. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ... New Rochelle is a city located in Westchester County in the US state of New York. ...

Sound off, one, two

According to The Cadence Page, the famous "Sound off, one, two" marching cadence was invented at Fort Slocum in 1944. 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

Other uses of the name

Fort Slocum was also the name of a Civil War fort defending Washington, D.C., although it was named for a different Slocum (Colonel John S. Slocum of Rhode Island, killed at the First Battle of Bull Run). . The Library of Congress web site contains two photographs titled, Officers, 4th U.S. Colored Infantry, Fort Slocum, April, 1865. Since that regiment was never stationed north of Baltimore, Maryland, it is likely that the Fort Slocum referred to was the one in Washington, D.C. Aerial photo (looking NW) of the Washington Monument and the White House in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., officially the District of Columbia (also known as D.C.; Washington; the Nations Capital; the District; and, historically, the Federal City) is the capital city and administrative district of the... State nickname: The Ocean State, Little Rhody Other U.S. States Capital Providence Largest city Providence Governor Donald Carcieri Official languages None Area 4,005 km² (50th)  - Land 2,709 km²  - Water 1,296 km² (32. ... The First Battle of Bull Run, referred to as the First Battle of Manassas in the South, (July 21, 1861), was the first major land battle of the American Civil War. ... Library of Congress, Jefferson building The Library of Congress is the unofficial national library of the United States. ... Nickname: Charm City Location in Maryland Founded  -Incorporated 30 July 1729  1797 County Independent city Mayor Martin OMalley (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 349. ...

External links

• 1920 map of Fort Slocum, Fort Totten, and Fort Schuyler (PDF)
• Coast Defense Study Group