West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
1. Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs Marker
In 1778, three forts were built by Connecticut regiments on the ridgeline east of Fort Putnam. They covered the low ground approach to Fort Arnold along the river, the ridgeline itself, and the low ground between Fort Putnam and the ridge. Fort Putnam protected all three forts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 41° 23.376′ N, 73° 57.815′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Delafield Road when traveling north. Marker is located inside Fort Putnam on the grounds of the United States Military Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Beverly Robinson House (here, next to this marker); Artillery Blind (a few steps from this marker); North and South Redoubts (a few steps from this marker); Fort Putnam (within shouting distance of this marker); Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Arnold
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. See the locations and remains of Forts Wyllys and Meigs.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
2. Marker in Fort Putnam
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
3. Artillery in Fort Putnam
The Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs marker is located on the wall near this set of cannons in Fort Putnam.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2013
4. Fort Meigs
The site of Fort Meigs, seen here, is located southeast of the marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2013
5. Fort Meigs
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2013
6. Fort Wyllys
Fort Wyllys, seen here, is located just north of Fort Meigs.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 28, 2013
7. Fort Wyllys
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
8. View from the Marker
This photo, taken from the marker, shows the sites of Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs. Visible in the picture are the Lusk Reservoir, Michie Stadium and the Hudson River.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
9. Entrance to Fort Putnam
The Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs marker is located in Fort Putnam at West Point.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on May 17, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8, 9. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
