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Fort Montgomery
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By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Fort Montgomery Marker | | |
Inscription. Valiantly defended by the 5th New York, Lamb’s Artillery and local militia under Gen. George Clinton against heavy British-led forces October 6, 1777.
Erected by Fort Montgomery Battle Site Assn. - Daughters of the U.S. Navy.
Marker series. This marker is included in the Battlefield Trails - Revolutionary War marker series.
Location. 41° 19.568′ N, 73° 59.272′ W. Marker is in Fort Montgomery, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Montgomery NY 10922, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Redoubt (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle Around the Redoubts (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Enlisted Men’s & Officers’ Barracks (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Soldiers’ Necessary (about 400 feet away); Guard House (about 500 feet away); Round Hill Redoubt (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Round Hill Redoubt (about 600 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in Fort Montgomery.
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By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Marker on 9W | | The marker is at the site of Fort Montgomery State Historic Site in Bear Mountain State Park. | | |
a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers follow the walking tour of the Fort Montgomery Battlefield.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Fort's Montgomery and Clinton. The American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Fort's Montgomery and Clinton. (Submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Interior of the Fort | | Fort Montgomery was captured and destroyed by the British in 1777. The present site has been preserved as a ruin. Remains of fortifications and foundations of barracks and other buildings can be seen here. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008 | |
| | | 4. The Grand Battery at Fort Montgomery | | The Battle of Fort Montgomery included a naval bombardment. This is where the Americans fought back against the British fleet. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 974 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
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