Huguenot in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Westfall Fort
Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
1. Westfall Fort Marker
this fort killing 7 men.
Peter Westfall, aged 3,
was stolen and became
an Indian Chief
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, French and Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1758.
Location. 41° 24.976′ N, 74° 37.898′ W. Marker is in Huguenot, New York, in Orange County. It is on U.S. 209 north of Cora Rose Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 395 Rt 209, Huguenot NY 12746, 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 walking distance of this marker: Indian Raid (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Indian Raid (about 500 feet away); N.J. Line War (about 500 feet away); Huguenot (about 700 feet away); Deerpark 9/11 Memorial (about 800 feet away); Huguenot School (approx. Ό mile away); Neversink Drive (Horn Road) (approx. half a mile away); Site of Home (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huguenot.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Indian Raid (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
2. Westfall Fort Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,257 times since then and 101 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
