Stony Point in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Stony Point Battlefield

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008

1. Stony Point Battlefield Marker

Inscription.
Stony Point Battlefield

has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark

Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States.

U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1962

Erected 1962 by National Park Service.

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 National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 41° 14.495′ N, 73° 58.492′ W. Marker is in Stony Point, New York, in Rockland County. Marker can be reached from Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is found in the British camp located near the Stony Point Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stony Point NY 10980, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 17th British Regiment of Foot (here, next to this marker); The American Strategy (here, next to this marker); "I … imagined them to be British Troops, but found my mistake by being wounded and taken prisoner."

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(a few steps from this marker); Capture of Stony Point (a few steps from this marker); The British Occupy Stony Point (a few steps from this marker); British Defenses: The Outer Works (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); Fraser’s Highlanders (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. American Revolution War website entry (Submitted on September 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker on the Stony Point Battlefield image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008

2. Marker on the Stony Point Battlefield

The marker is found in the British camp located near the Stony Point Museum.

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008

3. 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 1,127 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.