Port Jervis in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Decker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009
1. Fort Decker Marker
Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant burned this stone house owned by Lieutenant Martinus Decker in July 1779 before the Battle of Minisink.
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Erected by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1779.
Location. 41° 22.709′ N, 74° 42.085′ W. Marker is in Port Jervis, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on W Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Jervis NY 12771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Burned by Indians (a few steps from this marker); Decker Fort (a few steps from this marker); Tow Path (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bridge Ca. 1855 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Port Jervis (approx. 0.2 miles away); Upper Delaware Scenic Byway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Park Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Erie Turntable (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Port Jervis.
More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of “The Revolutionary War Heritage
this page online
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Markers that follow the July 1779 raid made by Joseph Brant’s Mohawks and Tories and the subsequent Battle of Minisink.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Decker. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 2, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Battle of Minisink. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on July 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009
2. Marker in Port Jervis
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009
3. Marker on W Main Street
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 3, 2009
4. Fort Decker
This 18th century house was burned by Brant's men in July 1779.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,139 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 4, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
