New Windsor in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Forge Hill Road
Named for Brewster Forge of Revolutionary period. Soldiers, marching to New Windsor Camp, 1782 passed over this road.
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1782.
Location. 41° 27.436′ N, 74° 1.514′ W. Marker is in New Windsor, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Forge Hill Road (County Route 74) and 9W, on the left when traveling east on Forge Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Windsor NY 12553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brewster Forge Site (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Forge (approx. 0.7 miles away); Historic New Windsor (approx. 1.2 miles away); Headquarters Site (approx. 1.2 miles away); Knox Headquarters (approx. 1.2 miles away); The King’s Highway (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Ellison Gristmill (approx. 1.3 miles away); Glass Works Site (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Windsor.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,048 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.