Forestburgh in Sullivan County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Indian Raid

By Tara Buckstad-Russo, July 20, 2012

1. Indian Raid Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Two children of John Brooks and son-in-law Joseph Hubbard, were killed here by Brant's Mohawks and Tories, 1778

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.

Location. 41° 29.962′ N, 74° 38.785′ W. Marker is in Forestburgh, New York, in Sullivan County. Marker is on County Route 48 0.2 miles north of Griffin Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuddebackville NY 12729, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oakland Valley School District #3 (here, next to this marker); Handy Family (approx. 3.1 miles away); Hartwood (approx. 3.1 miles away); Stephen Crane’s Pond (approx. 3.2 miles away); D. & H. Canal (approx. 3½ miles away); Cuddebackville (approx. 3.7 miles away); Jacques Caudebec (approx. 3.7 miles away); Historic Road (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forestburgh.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2012, by Tara Buckstad-Russo of Forestburgh, New York. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 24, 2012, by Tara Buckstad-Russo of Forestburgh, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.