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Huguenot in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Westfall Fort

 
 
Westfall Fort Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 15, 2022
1. Westfall Fort Marker
Inscription.  
In 1758 Indians surprised
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 EraWar, 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. Marker 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.
 
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, measured in a direct line); N.J. Line War (about 500 feet away); Huguenot (about 700 feet away); Deerpark 9/11 Memorial (about 800 feet away); Huguenot School (approx. ¼ 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.
 
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Westfall Fort Marker image. Click for full size.
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 285 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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May. 29, 2023