Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Smyth House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
1. Smyth House Marker
of timber taken from Fort Edward.
The first tavern and scene of the
first court in Charlotte County.
Headquarters of Schuyler – Arnold –
Burgoyne – Stark – 1777.
Oldest house in Washington County
Erected by the state of New York 1928
Erected 1928 by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.
Location. 43° 15.701′ N, 73° 34.808′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. It is on Broadway (U.S. 4), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 29 Broadway, 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: Old Fort House Museum (a few steps from this marker); The Patt Smyth House (a few steps from this marker); Gen. Washington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Moat (approx. Ό mile away); Old Fort Edward (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Edward (approx. Ό mile away);
this page online
Also see . . . Old Fort House Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
2. Marker at the Smyth House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
3. Smyth House
The Smyth House was constructed by Patrick Smyth in 1772 with timbers taken from the ruins of Fort Edward, a French and Indian War fortification. Smyth was arrested at the house in 1777 by General Benedict Arnold for being a loyalist to the British Crown. During the Revolutionary War, the house was used by both British and American troops as headquarters.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008
4. 1840 Toll House
This 1840 Tollhouse, found next to the Smyth House, was originally located at the southern end of the Fort Edward road which carries travelers from Fort Edward to South Glens Falls.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,859 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
