Fort Montgomery in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gardens of the Fort

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015

1. Gardens of the Fort Marker

Inscription. Hello Visitor, please come take a stroll through our period gardens.

Regimental Gardens The raised beds you see in front of you are a recreation of an 18th century garden. Research has shown that the soldiers at Fort Montgomery had gardens to supplement their food supply. Although we do not know precisely what the soldiers were growing, we can speculate on the types of crops they might have had, that were popular in the region during the period. Taking this into account, in this garden we have grown turnips, carrots, peas, lettuce, onions, squash, and beans. Many of these crops were relatively easy to grow and preserved well during the cold months when vegetables were direly needed. To learn more about how vegetables were preserved before refrigeration, visit the root cellar exhibit in the history museum at Trailside Museum and Zoo (a short hike away!).

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 41° 19.414′ N, 73° 59.222′ W. Marker is in Fort Montgomery, New York, in Orange County.

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It can be reached from U.S. 9W, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, behind the visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Montgomery NY 10922, 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,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Three Sisters Garden (a few steps from this marker); Grand Battery (within shouting 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 Naval Battle of Fort Montgomery (about 300 feet away, measured

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015

2. Gardens of the Fort Marker

Marker is seen here at the garden fence.

in a direct line); 32-Pounder (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Naval Battle of Fort Montgomery (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Montgomery.

Gardens at Fort Montgomery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 10, 2015

3. Gardens at Fort Montgomery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.