Powder-House used in 1812, Fairfield, Conn.

From Fairfield Museum

circa 1909 (Date manufactured/created)

colored

The Powder House was built in 1814 as a munitions storehouse during the war of 1812. It is unknown why the storehouse was built two years into the war. The building is one of the last existing War of 1812 related structures in Connecticut.

Accession/ID Number PC_FF_Powder House_02

Classifications

Subjects

• Historic buildings
• United States--History--War of 1812

Related People in LC Fairfield (Conn. : Town)