Fort Johnson in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Johnson
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 4, 2019
1. Fort Johnson Marker
Inscription.
Fort Johnson. .
Fort Johnson. Built by Sir William Johnson, Bart. in 1742. Occupied by him from 1742 to 1763, and by his son Sir John Johnson (who was, himself knighted in 1735 end became baronet at his fathers death July 11th, 1774) from 1763 to 1774.
In Memory of Lady Johnson,. The "Lovely Polly" (Mary) Watts, distinguished in the society of colonial New York, Canada and Great Brittan, for her beauty social and intellectual, gifts. From the fact that she occupied this mansion in company with her brother Major Stephen Watts, second in command under Sir John Johnson at Oriska, NY, where he was almost fatally wounded.
Major General John Watts de Peyster. Great nephew of Lady Johnson and of Major Stephen Watts and the last Patroon of lower Claverack Manor in Columbia Co. N.Y.
Purchased Fort Johnson. And presented it to the Montgomery County Historical Society, Nov. 9th 1905. This tablet is erected by the Society, In Memorial of the donor, Major General John Watts de Peyster.
Fort Johnson
Built by Sir William Johnson, Bart. in 1742. Occupied by him from 1742 to 1763, and by his son Sir John Johnson (who was, himself knighted in 1735 end became baronet at his fathers death July 11th, 1774) from 1763 to 1774.
In Memory of Lady Johnson,
The "Lovely Polly" (Mary) Watts, distinguished in the society of colonial New York, Canada and Great Brittan, for her beauty social and intellectual, gifts. From the fact that she occupied this mansion in company with her brother Major Stephen Watts, second in command under Sir John Johnson at Oriska, NY, where he was almost fatally wounded.
Major General John Watts de Peyster
Great nephew of Lady Johnson and of Major Stephen Watts and the last Patroon of lower Claverack Manor in Columbia Co. N.Y.
Purchased Fort Johnson
And presented it to the Montgomery County Historical Society, Nov. 9th 1905.
This tablet is erected by the Society, In Memorial of the donor, Major General John Watts de Peyster.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1742.
Location. 42° 57.433′ N, 74° 14.417′ W.
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Marker is in Fort Johnson, New York, in Montgomery County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 5 and Fort Johnson Avenue ( Route 67), on the right when traveling west on New York State Route 5. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Johnson NY 12070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Mohawk Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Orchard at Old Fort Johnson (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Johnson (here, next to this marker); Fort Johnson, 1749 (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Canal Culverts (approx. 0.3 miles away); Barge Canal (approx. 0.3 miles away);
Also see . . . 1. Sir William Johnson, 1st Baronet (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 13, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.) 2. Fort Johnson - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on March 24, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 4, 2019
3. Fort Johnson
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on December 12, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
