Fort Montgomery in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails Marker
You are walking part of the 1777 historic trail that retraces as nearly as possible the routes taken by the British army during the Revolutionary War.
The 1777 trail represents the route taken by British General Sir Henry Clintons forces on October 6, 1777. After landing 2,100 men at Stony Point, he marched north to capture Forts Clinton and Montgomery. At Doodletown, the trail splits. The east branch of the trail follows the march of forces under Sir Henry Clinton and Major General John Vaughn that captured Fort Clinton. The west branch follows the route of Lieutenant Colonel Mungo Campbells force, which captured Fort Montgomery.
The 1779 trail traces the route taken by Brigadier General Anthony Waynes Corps of Light Infantry in its assault on the British fortifications at Stony Point just after midnight on July 16, 1779. After a brief but fierce fight, Waynes men captured Stony Point, achieving one of the Continental Armys most spectacular victories.
Erected by Fort Montgomery State Historic Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1763.
Location. 41° 19.44′ N, 73° 59.296′ W. Marker is
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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: Building a Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Montgomery Today (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Fort Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); The William J. Moreau Popolopen Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome to Historic Fort Montgomery (about 300 feet away); The Hudson River Greenway Water Trail (about 300 feet away); Gardens of the Fort (about 400 feet away); Three Sisters Garden (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Montgomery.
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 . . .
1. The Battle of Fort's (sic) Montgomery and Clinton. The American Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on May 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on May 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Marker in Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails leave from the Visitor Center in Fort Montgomery State Historic Site. This marker is Sign #1 on the trails.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site Visitor Center
The Visitor Center contains artifacts recovered from archeological excavations conducted at Fort Montgomery. This photo was taken from the site of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,840 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
