West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sherburne’s Redoubt
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2012
1. Sherburne’s Redoubt Marker
In 1778, Colonel Sherburne’s regiment built this redoubt near present trophy point to cover the back approach to Fort Arnold, western approaches to the Plain and northern approaches to Fort Putnam. No trace of the redoubt exists today.
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° 23.403′ N, 73° 57.817′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. It is on 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: Artillery and Mortars (here, next to this marker); Fort Arnold (here, next to this marker); Casemates (here, next to this marker); Cannon (here, next to this marker); Fort Putnam (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Fort Putnam (a few steps from this marker); Archeology, 1974 (a few steps from this marker); North and South Redoubts (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2012
2. Sherburne’s Redoubt Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2012
3. Marker in Fort Putnam
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, August 19, 2012
4. Fort Putnam
The Sherburne’s Redoubt marker is located inside Fort Putnam on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 687 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 19, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
