Valatie in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Knox Gun Crossing
is the most likely site of
the Knox caravan trail
during the winter of 1775-1776.
Erected by Village of Valatie.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 42° 24.726′ N, 73° 40.786′ W. Marker is in Valatie, New York, in Columbia County. Marker can be reached from Elm Street. Marker is located in the Pachaquack Nature Preserve, which can be reached at the end of Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valatie NY 12184, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wild's Mill (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nathan Wild House (about 600 feet away); Gimp Mill (about 600 feet away); Glynn Homestead (about 700 feet away); The Depot (about 700 feet away); Hoes House (about 700 feet away); U.S. Hotel (about 800 feet away); Welcome to Valatie (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valatie.
Also see . . .
1. Knox Trail. Hudson River Valley Institute entry (Submitted on April 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Henry Knox. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,153 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7. submitted on June 19, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 8. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.