City of Hampton, Press Releases, Fort Wool

Fort Wool

Fort Wool is located in the jurisdiction of Hampton in the bay of Hampton Roads and is owned by the Commonwealth.

This Historic property has fallen into disrepair since it was closed by the Army and transferred to Commonwealth ownership in the 1970s.

Presidents Andrew Jackson and John Tyler both used Fort Wool as a summer retreat during their presidencies.

	Fort Wool February 17, 2006 Fort Wool is located in the jurisdiction of Hampton in the bay of Hampton Roads and is owned by the Commonwealth. This Historic property has fallen into disrepair since it was closed by the Army and transferred to Commonwealth ownership in the 1970s. Presidents Andrew Jackson and John Tyler both used Fort Wool as a summer retreat during their presidencies.