Near Cuddebackville in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Dewitt
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 28, 2023
1. Fort Dewitt Marker
of Jacob Rutson Dewitt
Protected settlement during
October 13, 1778 Brant Raid
80 persons wintered in fort
Erected by Town of Deerpark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 13, 1778.
Location. 41° 27.306′ N, 74° 36.111′ W. Marker is near Cuddebackville, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 209 and Prospect Hill Road, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 209. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuddebackville NY 12729, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. D. and H. Canal (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Neversink Aqueduct (approx. ¼ mile away); Center of Population (approx. 0.3 miles away); D & H Canal Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Valley Junction (approx. 0.3 miles away); Delaware & Hudson Canal Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Delaware and Hudson Canal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benjamin Eaton (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuddebackville.
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 28, 2023
2. Fort Dewitt Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 29, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
