Battery Mendel

Battery Mendel

Hamilton Historical Records

Battery Mendel, which was part of the Fort Barry that was built north of San Francisco, near Fort Baker, is named after Army Officer Mendel.

Battery Mendel when it was under construction.

The battery was utilized by the military as an artillery range until it was decommissioned.

A U.S. National Parks Historical Marker indicates the history of the former military site.

Published by Hamilton Historical Records

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