Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. Washington
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Gen. Washington Marker
General George Washington
was in the township of
Kingsbury, while on a tour
of northern battlefields.
Erected 1999 by Washington County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 43° 18.112′ N, 73° 35.188′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. It is on Park Place (U.S. 4), on the left when traveling west. Marker is in the Fort Edward Green by Park Place. 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: Sixteen Soldiers (within shouting distance of this marker); Gov. N. Pitcher (within shouting distance of this marker); World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington County Civil War Monument (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hon. Silas Wright (about 400 feet away); Railway Bridge Piers
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker on Fort Edward Green
There are several other markers and monuments at this location on the Green.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Cannon on the Green
This cannon, located near the marker, is dedicated to the soldiers who fought and died in this area during the Revolutionary War. It was dedicated on July 4, 1976.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,677 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
