Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Edward
1755
Fort Nicholson 1709
Fort Lydius 1731
Fort Lyman 1755
Erected 1927 by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Military • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1709.
Location. 43° 15.886′ N, 73° 34.988′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. Marker is on Lakes to Locks Passage (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on Route 4, between Moon Street and Edward Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Edward NY 12828, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Northeast Bastion (here, next to this marker); Old Moat (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Fort Edward (about 400 feet away); The Island (about 500 feet away); Rogers Island -- Fort Edward, NY (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major Robert Rogers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rogers Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); Progenitors of Independence (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Edward.
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.)
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 1,814 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.