Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The West Redoubt of Fort Clinton
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
1. West Redoubt of Fort Clinton Marker
of
Fort Clinton
1776 – 1777
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Defended with
conspicuous bravery
by a greatly outnumbered
American Garrison
under
Brigadier General James Clinton
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Captured by British Oct. 6, 1777
Destroyed Oct. 26, 1777
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Manhattan Chapter D.A.R.
- 1940 -
Erected 1940 by Daughters of the American Revolution - Manhattan Chater.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 41° 19.16′ N, 73° 59.376′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. Marker can be reached from New York State Route 9 W when traveling north. Marker is located on a walking trail through the zoo at Bear Mountain State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bear Mountain NY 10911, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The British Attempt to Divide the Colonies during the War of Independence (a few steps from this marker); Outer Redoubt of Fort Clinton (a few steps from this marker); Fort Clinton’s Outer Redoubt (a few steps from this marker); Appalachian Trail
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Also see . . . The Battle of Fort's (sic) Montgomery and Clinton. The American Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on February 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
2. West Redoubt of Fort Clinton Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
3. Marker at Bear Mountain
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
4. West Redoubt of Fort Clinton Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
5. West Redoubt of Fort Clinton
During the October 6, 1777 Battle of Fort Clinton, some of the most intense fighting occured at this site.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
6. Remains of Fort Clinton
The West Redoubt is the only portion of Fort Clinton that survives today.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
7. West Redoubt of Fort Clinton
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2012
8. Attack on the West Redoubt of Fort Clinton
This diorama depicting the attack on the outer redoubt of Fort Clinton can be seen in trailside historical museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
