Queensbury in Warren County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Half Way Brook
Fort Amherst
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Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
1. Half Way Brook Marker
A noted military post, was midway between this marker and the brickyard. Its site was known locally as "The Garrison Grounds". The location was used as a fortified camp in 1757-58. The fort was erected in 1759. It was occupied by the forces of Baron Riedesel in the Burgoyne campaign of 1777. It was burned in 1780 in the Carleton Raid at the time of the "Northern Invasion".
Was a blockhouse with stockaded inclosure which occupied the rise of ground north of the brook and west of the road near the residence of W. H. Parker from 1755 to Revolutionary times. During that period it was one of the most important military halting places in North America.
Erected 1905 by New York State Historical Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, French and Indian. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1758.
Location. 43° 19.767′
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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: A different marker also named Half Way Brook (approx. Ό mile away); Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Peace and Victory Monument (approx. half a mile away); Old Quaker Burying Ground (approx. half a mile away); Wing Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Korean War Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); Global War on Terrorism (approx. 0.6 miles away); Henry Crandall (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queensbury.
More about this marker. The monument was originally located on the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Route 9, but was moved to its present location at Hovey Pond for "greater public exposure."
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
2. Half Way Brook Marker
Looking towards the west with Glenwood Avenue in the background.
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
3. Half Way Brook Marker
Hovey Pond kiosk.
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
4. Half Way Brook Marker
Information about local history of Hovey Pond area.
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
5. Half Way Brook Marker
Main entrance to Hovey Pond Park which is on Lafayette Road parallel to Glenwood Avenue.
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
6. Half Way Brook Marker
Monument near the entrance of Hovey Pond Park dedicated to those who have served, are serving or will serve in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine.
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
7. Half Way Brook Marker
The rock of the monument is polished native Adirondack material containing garnet from North Creek, New York.
Photographed by John Farrell, April 27, 2009
8. Half Way Brook Marker
Monument in the background past the observation shelter.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. This page has been viewed 3,508 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 30, 2009, by John Farrell of Lake George, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
