Salem in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stockaded Fort
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 26, 2019
1. Stockaded Fort Marker
In 1778 a stockaded fort was
erected atop this hill and
occupied by Charlotte Co.
militia as a defense against
the British forces.Erected by Washington County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 43° 10.203′ N, 73° 19.594′ W. Marker is in Salem, New York, in Washington County. Marker is on U.S. 22 just north of Park Place, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salem NY 12865, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. T/SGT Francis J. Clark (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The White Creek Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old White Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Revolutionary Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); General John Williams (approx. ¼ mile away); Lest We Forget (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1852 Rail Yard (approx. 0.3 miles away); Rexleigh Covered Bridge (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salem.
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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, January 26, 2019
2. The Hill
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 27, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
