Constitution Island in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Redoubt 5
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2012
1. Redoubt 5 Marker
During the period when Constitution Island supplemented the major West Point fortifications, the Continental Army sought to protect the Great Chain and river batteries from land attack. Placed on the highest ground of the then treeless island, three redoubts commanded the land approaches.
Typical of several redoubts in the West Point defenses, Redoubt 5 was built with many sides and angles to conform to the terrain. On top of these stone ramparts were earthen parapets, held in place by timber or fascines. The redoubt probably never contained cannon, and intented for its defense were approximately 150 infantrymen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 24.219′ N, 73° 56.987′ W. Marker is on Constitution Island, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Constitution Island, at the U.S. Military Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Redoubt 6 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gravel Hill Battery (about 600 feet away);
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2012
2. Redoubt 5 Marker
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Also see . . . The Revolutionary War on Constitution Island. The Constitution Island Association website. (Submitted on August 25, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2012
3. Marker on Constitution Island
The remains of Redoubt 5 can be seen beyond the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2012
4. Inside Redoubt 5
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2012
5. Stone Foundation of Redoubt 5
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2012
6. Great Chain on Constitution Island
Redoubt 5 was to defend the Great Chain that spanned the Hudson River from Constitution Island to West Point.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 25, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 399 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 25, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
