Hudson Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Washington
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
1. Fort Washington Marker
Erected through the generosity of James Gordon Bennett by the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, November 16, 1901.
Erected 1901 by Sons of the American Revolution, Empire State Society.
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 Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1776.
Location. 40° 51.153′ N, 73° 56.268′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Heights. It is on Fort Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is near entrance to Bennett Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Highest Point on Manhattan (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson View Gardens (about 300 feet away, measured
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Plaza Lafayette (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Fort Washington, November 16, 1776 at Fort Washington, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Battle for Fort Washington. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Fort Washington. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
2. Marker on Fort Washington Avenue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
3. Site of Fort Washington
The site of Fort Washington is the highest natural point in Mahattan, 265.05 feet above sea level.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
4. Outline of Fort Washington
The actual outline of Fort Washington is indicated by the granite blocks at this location in Bennett Park.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
5. Fort Washington Site
This photo, and the next, show the blocks outlining the site of Fort Washington, and the inscription "Fort Washington built and defended by the American Army 1776."
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
6. Fort Washington Site
This photo shows the rest of the inscription "Fort Washington built and defended by the American Army 1776" at the original site of the fort.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 4, 2023
7. Park Reconstruction, 2024
Scheduled for completion, 2025
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,583 times since then and 92 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week November 13, 2011. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
