Fortifications are militaryconstructions designed for defensivewarfare. They have been used for many thousands of years, in a variety of increasingly complex designs. The practice of improving an area's defense is also known as "fortification". Many military installations are known as forts, although they are not always "fortified".
... and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 19,701 people, 6,700 households, and 5,011 families residing in the town. ...