New Windsor in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Falls House Site
Photographed By Clifton Patrick, July 1, 2011
1. Falls House Site Marker
Here, Oct. 1777, Gen. George Clinton rallied troops after fall of Forts Clinton and Montgomery, to defend Hudson Valley from BritishErected 1935 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 41° 29.134′ N, 74° 4.723′ W. Marker is in New Windsor, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Little Britain Rd (New York State Route 207) and Union Ave (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling east on Little Britain Rd. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Windsor NY 12553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Freedom Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hutsites 1782-1783 (approx. 1.2 miles away); The Land (approx. 1.3 miles away); Bruenig Road (approx. 1.3 miles away); Unknown Soldier (approx. 1.3 miles away); "The Publick Building Called the Temple"
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Photographed By Clifton Patrick, July 1, 2011
2. Falls House Site Marker
Marker is in the weeds, about hundred feet south of Union Ave & Little Britain Rd intersection.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2011, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 835 times since then and 80 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2011, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
