Rosendale in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fording Place

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, January 1, 2020

1. Fording Place Marker

Inscription.
Used by Gen. Clinton's forces, on way from Newburgh to defend Kingston, from British raiders, in October, 1777.

Erected 1935 by State Education Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1777.

Location. 41° 50.745′ N, 74° 4.45′ W. Marker is in Rosendale, New York, in Ulster County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 32 and Lower James Street, on the right when traveling north on New York State Route 32. Marker is by the bridge over Rondout Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rosendale NY 12472, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

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 2 miles

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of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Rosendale Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rosendale Tourist Info (about 600 feet away); Golden Crossroads / Encrucijada dorada (approx. ¾ mile away); D & H Canal (approx. ¾ mile away); Binnewater Historic District/ Women's Studio Workshop (approx. one mile away); Tawaeri Taqui (approx. 1.1 miles away); Tillson House (approx. 1.2 miles away); Meeting House (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rosendale.

Regarding Fording Place. The British conducted several attacks upriver from New York City in October 1777 in an effort to relieve Gen. Burgoyne in Saratoga. The British succeeded in seizing Forts Montgomery and Clinton
(near Bear Mountain) on Oct. 5. Gen. George Clinton, commander of American forces on the western side of the Hudson, chose to retreat north to defend Kingston. Kingston was attacked and burned on Oct. 15, but the attacks had no influence on events in Saratoga.

Fording Place Across Rondout Creek image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel

2. Fording Place Across Rondout Creek

As seen from the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 497 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 2, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.