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Bennet Park

Bennet Park aka. Bennett Park is located in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. Bennet Park was the site of Fort Washington where the Continental Army delayed the advance of British troops in 1776. It is also the highest natural point in Manhattan. It occupies a city block bounded by Fort Washington Avenue and Pinehurst Avenue at 183 Street, opposite the Ft. Washington Avenue entrance of the 181 Street A Train subway station.

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