West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Cannon
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
1. Cannon Marker
Cannon displayed along the southeast parapet are replicas of original garrison 12 and 18 pounder muzzleloading cannon reported in the fort in 1780. Although capable of firing up to 2,000 yards (the river shoreline is between 900 and 1,400 yards from Fort Putnam), these cannon were to be used for short-range firing to protect fortifications below from overland attack.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 41° 23.399′ N, 73° 57.817′ 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: Fort Putnam (here, next to this marker); Fort Arnold (here, next to this marker); Sherburnes Redoubt (here, next to this marker); Casemates (here, next to this marker); Artillery and Mortars (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Putnam (a few steps from this marker); North and South Redoubts
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
2. Cannon Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
3. Cannon on the Southeast Parapet
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
4. Fort Putnam Cannon
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
5. Cannon in Fort Putnam
This photo shows one of the cannon aimed in the direction of the Hudson River seen in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 8, 2012
6. Fort Putnam
The Cannon marker is found in 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 632 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
