Stony Point in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Capture of Stony Point
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008
1. Capture of Stony Point Marker
is to commemorate
the heroic capture of
the fortress of Stony Point
by troops of the Light Infantry
under the command of
Maj. Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne
the night of July 15-16, 1779
Erected by the
Jewish War Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.A., American Legion and the Military Order of the Purple Heart of Rockland County, New York
November 11, 1960
Erected 1960 by JWVA, VFW, Amer Legion & Mil Order of Purple Heart of Rockland County.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Military Order of the Purple Heart series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 15, 1855.
Location. 41° 14.491′ N, 73° 58.479′ W. Marker is in Stony Point, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is on Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located near the Museum at Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stony Point Battlefield (a few steps from this marker); The British Occupy Stony Point (a few steps from this marker); 17th British Regiment of Foot (within shouting distance of this marker); The American Strategy (within shouting distance of this marker); "I … imagined them to be British Troops, but found my mistake by being wounded and taken prisoner." (within shouting distance of this marker); “By the light occasioned by the flash of the gun I could perceive a body of them...” (within shouting distance of this marker); British Defenses: The Outer Works (within shouting distance of this marker); British Defenses: The Upper Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stony Point.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers follow the walking tour of the Stony Point Battlefield.
Also see . . .
1. Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on September 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Stoney (sic) Point
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008
2. Marker on Stony Point Battlefield
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008
3. Capture of Stony Point Marker
The marker is found in the British camp located near the Stony Point Museum.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008
4. Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Park
This park preserves the site of one of the last major Revolutionary War battles fought in the northeastern colonies.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,170 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
