Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Fort Edward
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Old Fort Edward Marker
marks the site of
Old Fort Edward
1755 – 1780
Erected by the
Jane McCrea Chapter
Daughters of
the American Revolution
1914
Erected 1914 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Jane McCrea Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Military • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 15.84′ N, 73° 35.045′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. It is on Old Fort Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Edward NY 12828, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Moat (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Edward (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northeast Bastion (about 400 feet away); Rogers Island -- Fort Edward, NY (about 600 feet away); Rogers Island
this page online
Also see . . . The History of Fort Edward. The Town of Fort Edward website entry (Submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker on Old Fort Street
Fort Edward was built in 1755 in a wilderness area that the Indians called the "Great Carrying Place" due to the fact that they had to carry their canoes overland from the Hudson River to Lake Champlain.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Old Moat of Fort Edward
This is the remains of the old moat that was part of the outworks of Fort Edward. They are found just east of the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. Northeast Bastion of Fort Edward
On this site was the Northeast Bastion of Fort Edward, part of the outworks. It is located about a block north of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,581 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
