West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Stephen Moore House
The Red House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2013
1. The Stephen Moore House Marker
Patriot, Revolutionary War soldier,
and previous owner of West Point lands,
Colonel Stephen Moore. Moores home
served as General Washingtons headquarters
from July to November of 1779.
A gift of Stephen Moores descendants
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1779.
Location. 41° 24.211′ N, 73° 57.997′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. It is on River Road, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located on the Target Hill Athletic Field, at the West Point 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: Kinsley Family (approx. Ό mile away); Lieut Sam'l. J. Bransford (approx. Ό mile away); The Cadet Monument (approx. Ό mile away); Lt. Col. Alex. R. Thompson (approx. Ό mile away); James G. Benton (approx. Ό mile away); Alexander McRae (approx. Ό mile away); Joseph Crain Audenried
this page online
More about this marker. A bas relief of the Moore House appears at the top of the marker.
Also see . . . The Moores of West Point. (Submitted on April 21, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2013
2. The Stephen Moore House Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2013
3. The Stephen Moore House Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2013
4. Marker at West Point
The Moore House was located near where the Continental Army spanned the Hudson River (seen in the background) with the 600-yard, 65 ton Great Chain. When the Chain was removed for the winter, it was stored at the Moore House. 280 men were needed to accomplish this task.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 21, 2013
5. The Stephen Moore House Marker
Marker is located on on the Target Hill Athletic Field at West Point. The Anderson Rugby Complex can be seen in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 21, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,999 times since then and 167 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 21, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
