Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Progenitors of Independence
Photographed by John Farrell, March 28, 2009
1. Porgenitors of Independence Monument
This monument is dedicated to the members of the British expeditionary forces stationed at Fort Edward and Rogers Island during the French and Indian Wars. 1755 - 1763
-Progenitors of Independence-
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 15.767′ N, 73° 35.167′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. It is on Rogers Island Road 0.3 miles south of New York State Highway 197, on the right when traveling south. 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
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More about this marker. Directions to the marker from northbound Interstate 87 (Adirondack Northway), take Exit 17 N on to US Route 9, at 1.2 miles by the Hess Gas Station take a right onto State Route 197 (Reynolds Road). Stay on Route 197 until approximately 100 yard pass the first bridge over the Hudson River (you are now on Rogers Island), the drive-way is on the right, this is 4.5 miles from the turn onto Route 197. Turn right and follow the Road pass Rogers Island Visitors' Center parking lot, the road becomes a dirt road and makes a sharp right hand turn under a D&H Rail Road trestle.
Photographed by John Farrell, March 28, 2009
2. Progenitors of Independence Monument
This monolithic monument is a short distance south of the statue of Major Robert Rogers.
Also see . . . Rogers Island offers well-preserved history lessons. An article by Richard Frost, published in the Press Republican on October 28, 2008. (Submitted on April 13, 2009, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by John Farrell, March 28, 2009
3. Progenitors of Independence Monument
South of monolith looking north. Statue of Major Robert Rogers and Rogers Island marker can be seen in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. This page has been viewed 1,019 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 9, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
