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Fort Clinton
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By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009 | |
| | | 1. Fort Clinton Marker | | |
Inscription. (Originally named Fort Arnold)
Designed and began
by De la Radiere
Completed by Kosciuszko
1778 – 1780
Location. 41° 23.668′ N, 73° 57.151′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Clinton Place, on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located at the United States Military Academy. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Fort Clinton (a few steps from this marker); Kosciuszko (a few steps from this marker); Battle of Yorktown (about 600 feet away, in a direct line); Battle of Resace De La Palma (about 700 feet away); Battle of Palo Alto (about 700 feet away); Great Chain Battery (about 700 feet away); Malek Tennis Center (about 700 feet away); The Great Chain (about 800 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in West Point.
Also see . . . General Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746 – 1817) Hero of America and Poland. (Submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, June 15, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Fort Clinton Marker | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009 | |
| | | 3. Marker at West Point | | In April 1778, this fort was named Fort Arnold after the hero of Quebec and Saratoga. After Arnold’s treason, the fort was renamed Fort Clinton after Colonel James Clinton of the regiment which constructed it. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009 | |
| | | 4. Marker at Fort Clinton | | The marker is visible on the left in the photo, on the stone wall of Fort Clinton. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009 | |
| | | 5. Fort Clinton | | The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument can be seen to the right in the photo. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009 | |
| | | 6. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument | | The monument for General Thaddeus Kosciuszko overlooks the Fort Clinton marker. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009 | |
| | | 7. Fort Clinton Dedication Marker | The enhancement and
beautification of
Fort Clinton Parapet
Presented to theMilitary Academy
by
the Class of 1940
May 1980
This dedication plaque is located just west of the marker. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 537 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 2. submitted on September 4, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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