Fort Sewall
Also known as Marblehead Fort; Fort on Gale's Head
About Fort Sewall
Fort Sewall, at Fort Sewall Promontory, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 14, 1975. It was among the first 5 of Marblehead’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its military, at the national level. The listing covers 2.5 acres.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 42 MB · National Archives↗Finding Fort Sewall
Fort Sewall Promontory, Marblehead
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
9 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Fort Sewall
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Fort Sewall
Is Fort Sewall on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Apr 14, 1975 (Register number 75001908).
Is Fort Sewall a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Gen. John Glover House, 0.4 miles away.
Can you visit Fort Sewall?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Fort Sewall?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 42 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63795054 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.