West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Archeology, 1974
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
1. Archeology, 1974 Marker
In 1974, archeologists from Temple University excavated this general area. They found evidence of a partially completed building, building supplies and traces of earlier walls, as well as smaller artifacts, including three cannon balls. The archeologists searched for a Revolutionary War cistern reported to be in this area, but found nothing.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1974.
Location. 41° 23.407′ N, 73° 57.83′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. It can be reached from Delafield Road, on the right 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.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: McLean Historical Museum Building (a few steps from this marker); Casemates (a few steps from this marker); Artillery and Mortars (a few steps from this marker); Fort Putnam (a few steps from this marker); Sherburnes Redoubt (a few steps from this marker); Revolutionary War Fortifications (a few steps from this marker); Fort Arnold
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
2. Archeology, 1974 Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
3. Marker in Fort Putnam
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
4. Fort Putnam Marker
The marker is seen here in front of the McLean Historical Museum Building in Fort Putnam.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
5. Fort Putnam
The marker is located inside Fort Putnam at West Point.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
