Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Duer House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
1. Duer House Marker
Duer House
British Headquarters
Aug. 14 – Sept. 10, 1777
Erected 1927 by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1921.
Location. 43° 9.793′ N, 73° 34.688′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 4 and Duer Street, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 4. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Edward NY 12828, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gen. Henry Knox Trail (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Miller (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lakes to Locks Passage (approx. half a mile away); Judge William Duer (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Fort Miller (approx. 0.7 miles away); Five Porch Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gen. Washington (approx. 1.4 miles away); Gen. Schuyler's Intrenchments (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Edward.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Saratoga. Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on March 12, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
this page online
2. A British perspective on the Battle of Saratoga from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
2. Marker in Fort Edward
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
3. Duer House Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 27, 2012
4. Duer House
The British Army made this house their headquarters prior to the Battles of Saratoga.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
