Philipstown in Putnam County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sugar Loaf
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2009
1. Sugar Loaf Marker
this hill was one of the
forts built, 1776 – 1777 to
defend the highlands, from
Connecticut to New Jersey.
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 41° 21.551′ N, 73° 57.129′ W. Marker is in Philipstown, New York, in Putnam County. It is on Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cold Spring NY 10516, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in the Hudson Valley, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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: Beverley Robinsons House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Arnolds Flight (approx. 0.6 miles away); Church of the Holy Innocents (approx. 0.9 miles away); Harriman Family (approx. 0.9 miles away); Freedom Road (approx. one mile away); John Burroughs (approx. one mile away); Highlands World War I Memorial (approx. one mile away); Highlands War Memorial (approx. one mile away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Robinson House (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2009
2. Sugar Loaf Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2009
3. Marker on Route 9D
This photo looks south on Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy. The marker can be seen on the left of the road.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2009
4. Sugar Loaf Hill
The camp mentioned on the marker was located on the north slope of this hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,590 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 11, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
