St. Johnsville in Montgomery County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Klock
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 18, 2018
1. Fort Klock Marker
Fort Klock was built as a fortified farmhouse in 1750, during the unsettled times of the French & Indian Wars. The two-foot-thick limestone walls have loopholes on every side so people inside can defend themselves. A small spring in the cellar could provide water.
During the American Revolution, the house again served as a refuge for local families when enemy raiders swept through the valley, burning crops and farms. In October 1780 British troops under Sir John Johnson fired on the house, but the heaviest action occurred west of here in a field belonging to a Klock relative.
Today the site is a National Historic Landmark open as a museum with a full schedule of historical reenactments, craft fairs, and educational programs.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1780.
Location. 42° 59.145′ N, 74° 38.901′ W. Marker is in St. Johnsville, New York, in Montgomery County. Marker is on Mohawk Turnpike (New York State Route 5). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7203 Route 5, Saint Johnsville NY 13452, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Klock Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Nellis Tavern (approx. ¾ mile
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Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 18, 2018
2. Fort Klock Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 18, 2018
3. Fort Klock Marker Detail
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 18, 2018
4. Fort Klock Marker
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 18, 2018
5. Fort Klock
Photographed By Howard C. Ohlhous, July 18, 2018
6. The Circa 1790 Dutch Barn on the Fort Klock Site
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7. The Battle of Klock's Field, October 19, 1780
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Photographed By Scott J. Payne, April 7, 2024
8. South side of Fort Klock. This was the original front of the stone house.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 20, 2018, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 7. submitted on December 16, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 8. submitted on April 14, 2024, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
