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Fort Lee Historic Park
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By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Fort Lee Historic Park Marker | | |
Inscription. Beneath these cliffs, Henry Hudson’s Half-Moon was welcomed by the Lenni Lenape Indians on September 3, 1609.
Nearly 167 years later, this giant Bluff Rock became a strategic stronghold in the American War for Independence as the conflict raged within view of this spot from early July through November 20, 1776. Around this fortification, first called “The Mountain,” then “Fort Constitution” and later “Fort Lee,” the American defense fought for control of the Hudson River.
General Washington laid out the emplacements on this site to delay British plans to crush the American rebellion.
Fort Lee, furnished with heavy artillery and paired with Manhattan’s Fort Washington, located across the river, served as a formidable obstacle to British warships attempting to sail along the Hudson River.
Erected by Fort Lee Historic Park .
Marker series. This marker is included in the Battlefield Trails - Revolutionary War marker series.
Location. 40° 51.069′ N, 73° 57.761′ W. Marker is in Fort Lee, New Jersey, in Bergen County. Click for map. Marker is in Fort Lee Historic Park, in front of the Visitor Center. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Lee NJ 07024, United States of America.
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By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Marker in Fort Lee Historic Park | | Fort Lee Historic Park preserves the site of the Continental Army fortification and battery. It contains gun batteries, fortifications, soldier huts and views of New York City. | | |
At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Palisades Interstate Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Mortar Battery (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Military Magazine (about 500 feet away); The American Crisis (about 700 feet away); Protection of the Hudson River (about 700 feet away); Abatis Construction at Fort Lee (approx. 0.2 miles away); Musketry Breastwork (approx. 0.2 miles away); Soldier Hut (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Fort Lee.
More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains a map of Fort Lee Historic Park, showing walking trails, batteries and overlooks.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers follow the walking tour of Fort Lee Historic Park.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Fort Washington. The American Revolution. (Submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. Washington's Retreat Through Jersey. (Submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008 | |
| | | 3. Marker at Visitor Center | | The marker can be seen here in front of the Fort Lee Historic Park Visitor Center. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Visitor Center | | The Visitor Center at Fort Lee Historic Park contains displays explaining Fort Lee's role in the Revolutionary War, including Gen. Washington's evacuation of the fort and his retreat across New Jersey in late 1776. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,758 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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