Near Clyde in Wayne County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Replica Blockhouse

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 7, 2019

1. Replica Blockhouse Marker

Inscription. This replica blockhouse was constructed 1975-76, as a Bicentennial project, with donations from local businesses It is built to resemble the original blockhouse, described as being about 12 feet by 18 feet in dimension, two stories in height with the upper overhanging the lower, with loopholes and no chimney. The original stockade fort was situated 400 feet south of here, on the bank of the Clyde River

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 43° 4.902′ N, 76° 52.004′ W. Marker is near Clyde, New York, in Wayne County. Marker is on State Highway 31, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Clyde NY 14433, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Blockhouse Creek (a few steps from this marker); Clyde Blockhouse Historical Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Works (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Clyde River (about 800 feet away); Conflagration (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Shore RR (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iron Lift Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Train Wreck (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clyde.

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Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 7, 2019

2. Replica Blockhouse Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 8, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.