Fishkill in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Enoch Crosby
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
1. Enoch Crosby Marker
recruits for British Army,
confined here after mock
trial by Committee of Safety
was allowed to escape.
Erected 1935 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 32.148′ N, 73° 54.023′ W. Marker is in Fishkill, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 52), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located on Main Street, between Route 9 and Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fishkill NY 12524, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dutch Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Academy (approx. 0.9 miles away); Washington’s Sword (approx. one mile away); American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial (approx. one mile away); The Path to Victory (approx.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
2. Enoch Crosby Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
3. Marker in Fishkill
Two markers are found here. The Enoch Crosby marker can be seen in the background.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 10, 2011
4. The Dutch Reformed Church of Fishkill
This church was used as a prison during Revolutionary War. Enoch Crosby was held here until his "escape."
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 938 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
