This Is Why It’s Called Sandy Hook!
Fort Hancock was built on sand. To stabilize the ground, topsoil was imported in the early 1900s. A layer of earth several inches deep was added to the parade ground and to other areas around the post.
Fort Hancock was in operation from 1895 to 1974.
Marker can be reached from Magruder Road, on the left when traveling north.
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