From the April 16, 2014, University of Delaware U daily "War Relics."
The earthen Fort Point was constructed in 1812. Geologists at the University of Delaware's College of Earth, Ocean and Environment are examining the fort for historical value and insights in regards to erosion. They are using modern technology like drones, high definition cameras and lasers.
Their focus is on three sites in Maryland: Fort Stokes near Easton, Fort Point near Centreville and Fort Nonsense near Annapolis (interesting name for a fort).
Two drones shot photographs from 130 feet above the sites Ground-based laser scanners are documenting the fort contours.
Funding for the work comes from a grant from Star-Spangled 200.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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