Bemis Heights in Saratoga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gen. Henry Knox Trail

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010

1. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker

Inscription.
Through this place passed
Gen. Henry Knox
in the winter of 1775-1776
to deliver to
Gen. George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga
used to force the British
Army to evacuate Boston

Erected by
The State of New York
during the sesquicentennial
of the American Revolution

Erected 1926 by State of New York. (Marker Number NY-15.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the General Henry Knox Trail series list.

Location. 42° 58.268′ N, 73° 38.014′ W. Marker is in Bemis Heights, New York, in Saratoga County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 4 and New York State Route 32, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 4. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stillwater NY 12170, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Capital District,

and in the Albany Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

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Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Forgotten Lives; Working Class Families of the Canal Era Revealed (here, next to this marker); Earthworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Battery (approx. ¼ mile away); Not Everyone’s Loyalties are Clear (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend (approx. 0.7 miles away); “We have a Fine Train of Artillery, consisting of 24 Pieces” (approx. 0.7 miles away); “The General … Discovered a Spot which Fully Answered His Wishes” (approx. 0.8 miles away); High Ground Halts an Invasion (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bemis Heights.

Other markers no longer nearby. American River Fortifications (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); Thaddeus Kosciusko (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); American River Defense

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

2. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker

The Henry Knox Cannon Trail follows the route that Henry Knox used to transport 59 cannons from Fort Ticonderoga and Crown Point to Cambridge, Mass in the winter of 1775-76.

(was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); Patriots’ Eye-View (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); Redoubt (was approx. 0.7 miles away but has been permanently removed); Strategy and Terrain (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been permanently removed); Fortifying The High Ground (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been permanently removed); Questions of Loyalty (was approx. 0.8 miles away but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a relief scene of Gen. Knox overseeing several teams of oxen dragging the artillery pieces. The left of the marker contains a map tracing the route taken from Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Mass. Indicated along the route are the New York towns of Ft. George, Ft. Edward, Saratoga, Half Moon, Albany, Kinderhook, Claverack and Nobletown.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers follow the route used by Knox to transfer cannons from Fort Ticonderoga to Cambridge, Mass.

Also see . . .
1. The Knox Trail - Heritage Tour Guide. The Hudson River

Knox Trail Marker in Bemis Heights image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

3. Knox Trail Marker in Bemis Heights

This marker is one of 56 markers that were placed along the route followed by Henry Knox's train of artillery.

Valley Institute website entry (Submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Henry Knox. Wikipedia biogrphy (Submitted on July 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010

4. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker

Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker - Detail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, June 30, 2010

5. Gen. Henry Knox Trail Marker - Detail

Knox Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2008

6. Knox Trail Marker

The marker is located immediately south of Saratoga National Historical Park.

Noble Train of Artillery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008

7. Noble Train of Artillery

This painting of Knox transporting the cannons is on display at Fort Ticonderoga. It was painted by Tom Lovell.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,554 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on July 1, 2010, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 6, 7. submitted on August 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.