Crown Point in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. Henry Knox Trail
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
1. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker
The Henry Knox Cannon Trail follows the route that Gen. Henry Knox used to transport 59 cannons from Crown Point and Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Mass in the winter of 1775-76.
forces took possession of
Crown Point and 111
cannon of which 29, along
with 30 from Fort
Ticonderoga, made up the
Noble Train of Artillery that
Henry Knox delivered to
Gen. George Washington to
force the British out of Boston.
Erected 2017 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Friends of Crown Point. (Marker Number NY-0.)
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, and the General Henry Knox Trail series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1775.
Location. 44° 1.782′ N, 73° 25.657′ W. Marker is in Crown Point, New York, in Essex County. Marker can be reached from Grandview Drive, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in front of the museum at Crown Point State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Crown Point NY 12928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Crown Point (a few steps from this marker); Crown Point: Military Focus (a few steps from this marker); The French at Crown Point (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Crown Point State Historic Site
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More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a relief scene of Continental soldiers loading several teams of oxen with artillery pieces. The left of the marker contains a map tracing the route taken from Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Mass. Indicated along the route are the New York towns of Ft. George, Ft. Edward, Saratoga, Half Moon, Albany, Kinderhook, Claverack and Nobletown.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the route used by Knox to transfer cannons from Crown Point and Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Mass.
Also see . . .
1. Biography of General Henry Knox. (Submitted on November 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Fort Crown Point - National Park Service
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
2. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
3. Marker at Crown Point
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
4. Museum at Crown Point Historic Site
The Gen. Henry Knox Trail marker is seen here in front of the Crown Point museum.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
5. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Noble Train of Artillery
This painting of Knox transporting the cannons is on display at Fort Ticonderoga. It was painted by Tom Lovell.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 491 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on November 14, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
