Bear Mountain in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
First Fighting at Fort Clinton
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 17, 2011
1. First Fighting at Fort Clinton Marker
When The British Attacked Forts
Clinton And Montgomery Oct. 6 1777
The First Fighting Occurred Over
The Outworks Located At This Point
Gen. Geo. Clinton Commanded the American Forces
Sir Henry Clinton Commanded the British Forces
Erected 1921.
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 New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1856.
Location. 41° 18.876′ N, 73° 59.363′ W. Marker is in Bear Mountain, New York, in Rockland County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Seven Lakes Drive and South Entrance Road, on the left when traveling west. Located next to the Pavillion near the Bear Mountain Inn and Hessian Lake. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bear Mountain NY 10911, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fighting at Hessian Lake (within shouting distance of this marker); Palisades Interstate Park (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walt Whitman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Indian Campsite (approx. 0.2 miles away); Preserving a National Landmark
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Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Fort's (sic) Montgomery and Clinton. American Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on August 17, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. 5th New York Regiment. Reenactor group website homepage (Submitted on October 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, September 17, 2011
2. First Fighting at Fort Clinton Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 16, 2011
3. Marker in Bear Mountain State Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on February 16, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
