Hudson Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Washington
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
1. Fort Washington Marker
This memorial marks the site of Fort Washington, constructed by the Continental troops in the summer of 1776. Repossessed by the Americans upon their triumphal entry into the City of New York November 25, 1783.
Erected through the generosity of James Gordon Bennett by the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, November 16, 1901.
Erected 1901 by Sons of the American Revolution, Empire State Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 25, 1776.
Location. 40° 51.153′ N, 73° 56.268′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Heights. It is on Fort Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is near entrance to Bennett Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree (a few steps from this marker); The Highest Natural Point on Manhattan (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudson View Gardens (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Hudson View Gardens (about 500 feet away); (Collegiate) Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (about 600 feet away); Robert Magaw Defended this Position (about 600 feet away); The Paterno Trivium (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Work of Art (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Plaza Lafayette (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Fort Washington, November 16, 1776 at Fort Washington, New York.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
2. Marker on Fort Washington Avenue
2. Battle for Fort Washington. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Fort Washington. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
3. Site of Fort Washington
The site of Fort Washington is the highest natural point in Mahattan, 265.05 feet above sea level.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
4. Outline of Fort Washington
The actual outline of Fort Washington is indicated by the granite blocks at this location in Bennett Park.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
5. Fort Washington Site
This photo, and the next, show the blocks outlining the site of Fort Washington, and the inscription "Fort Washington built and defended by the American Army 1776."
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
6. Fort Washington Site
This photo shows the rest of the inscription "Fort Washington built and defended by the American Army 1776" at the original site of the fort.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 4, 2023
7. Park Reconstruction, 2024
Scheduled for completion, 2025
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,610 times since then and 119 times this year. Last updated on September 5, 2026, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
