Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Northeast Bastion

By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

1. Northeast Bastion Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Near here was
Northeast Bastion
part of outworks
Fort Edward
1755

Erected 1927 by New York State.

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 1755.

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 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. Fort Edward (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); Rogers Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); Progenitors of Independence

Fort Edward Marker image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

2. Fort Edward Marker

Fort Edward was the last of three forts built in this area, dating back to 1709.

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Major Robert Rogers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Edward.

Old Moat of Fort Edward image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

3. Old Moat of Fort Edward

These are the remains of the old moat that was part of the outworks of Fort Edward. They are located a short distance from the marker.

Site of Old Fort Edward image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

4. Site of Old Fort Edward

The actual site of Old Fort Edward is located not far from the marker. The murder near here of Loyalist Jane McCrea by an Indian allied with British Gen. John Burgoyne created a backlash that resulted in Burgoyne's defeat in Saratoga in 1777.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,290 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 17, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.