Fort Montgomery in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Montgomery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015
1. Fort Montgomery Marker
Valiantly defended by the 5th New York, Lamb’s Artillery and local militia under Gen. George Clinton against heavy British-led forces October 6, 1777.
Erected by Fort Montgomery Battle Site Assn. - Daughters of the U.S. Navy.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Battlefield Trails - Revolutionary War series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1777.
Location. 41° 19.568′ N, 73° 59.272′ W. Marker is in Fort Montgomery, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Montgomery NY 10922, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. North Redoubt (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle Around the Redoubts (within shouting distance of this marker); Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Enlisted Men’s & Officers’ Barracks (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Soldiers’ Necessary
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers follow the walking tour of the Fort Montgomery Battlefield.
Also see . . . The Battle of Fort's (sic) Montgomery and Clinton. My American Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Fort Montgomery Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. Marker on 9W
The marker is at the site of Fort Montgomery State Historic Site in Bear Mountain State Park.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
4. Interior of the Fort
Fort Montgomery was captured and destroyed by the British in 1777. The present site has been preserved as a ruin. Remains of fortifications and foundations of barracks and other buildings can be seen here.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
5. The Grand Battery at Fort Montgomery
The Battle of Fort Montgomery included a naval bombardment. This is where the Americans fought back against the British fleet.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015
6. Ruins of Barracks
These are the foundations of a soldier barracks that was built in the summer of 1776 at Fort Montgomery.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015
7. Battle of Fort Montgomery
Continental soldiers of the 5th New York regiment, along with Lamb's Artillery defend Fort Montgomery from attacking British forces during Twin Forts Day.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,564 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 27, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
