Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Military Road
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Old Military Road Marker
Old Military Road
ran diagonally
up this hill
1755 – 1777
Erected by N.Y. State Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 16.308′ N, 73° 35.287′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. It is on Broadway (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Edward NY 12828, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Memorial to Jane McCrea (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jane McCrea (about 700 feet away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (about 700 feet away); Rogers Island - Fort Edward, NY (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Rogers Island - Fort Edward, NY (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Empire State Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Jane McCrea (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Great Carrying Place (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Edward.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker in Fort Edward
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Site of the Old Military Road
The marker can be seen on the right in this photo of the hill where the Old Military Road had been located over 250 years ago.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,459 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
