Loudonville in Albany in Albany County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Henry Knox
Photographed by William Pope, November 17, 2024
1. General Henry Knox Marker
General Henry Knox
Commander of Artillery
Continental Army
American Revolution
Through this place in the winter of 1775-76
passed General Henry Knox to deliver the
train of artillery captured at Fort
Ticonderoga to General George Washington at
Cambridge, Massachusetts for use in forcing
the British to evacuate Boston.
Erected 2003 by Greater Loudonville Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the General Henry Knox Trail series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.
Location. 42° 42.298′ N, 73° 45.231′ W. Marker is in Albany, New York, in Albany County. It is in Loudonville. It is at the intersection of Loudon Road (U.S. 9) and Menand Road (New York State Route 378), on the right when traveling north on Loudon Road. Located in Loudon Green Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Albany NY 12211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Native Americans (here, next to this marker); Loudon Green Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Historic Loudonville (within shouting distance of this marker); Loudonville (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic Loudonville (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Turner Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Albany Rural Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Chester Alan Arthur (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albany.
Also see . . .
1. Henry Knox (Wikipedia). (Submitted on December 5, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Noble train of artillery (Wikipedia) also known as the Knox Expedition. (Submitted on December 5, 2024, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by William Pope, November 17, 2024
2. General Henry Knox Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 30, 2024, by William Pope of Marietta, Pennsylvania. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
