Hudson Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Fort Washington

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

1. Fort Washington Marker

Inscription. This memorial marks the site of Fort Washington, constructed by the Continental troops in the summer of 1776. Repossessed by the Americans upon their triumphal entry into the City of New York November 25, 1783.

Erected through the generosity of James Gordon Bennett by the Empire State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, November 16, 1901.

Erected 1901 by Sons of the American Revolution, Empire State Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1776.

Location. 40° 51.153′ N, 73° 56.268′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Heights. Marker is on Fort Washington Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is near entrance to Bennett Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highest Point on Manhattan (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Magaw Defended this Position (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plaza Lafayette (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Redoubt

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); United Palace (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Light Still Shines (approx. half a mile away); The Story of a Lighthouse (approx. half a mile away); The Little Red Lighthouse (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Fort Washington, November 16, 1776 at Fort Washington, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Battle for Fort Washington. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Fort Washington. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker on Fort Washington Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

2. Marker on Fort Washington Avenue

Site of Fort Washington image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

3. Site of Fort Washington

The site of Fort Washington is the highest natural point in Mahattan, 265.05 feet above sea level.

Outline of Fort Washington image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

4. Outline of Fort Washington

The actual outline of Fort Washington is indicated by the granite blocks at this location in Bennett Park.

Fort Washington Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

5. Fort Washington Site

This photo, and the next, show the blocks outlining the site of Fort Washington, and the inscription "Fort Washington built and defended by the American Army 1776."

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

6. Fort Washington Site

This photo shows the rest of the inscription "Fort Washington built and defended by the American Army 1776" at the original site of the fort.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,964 times since then and 73 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week November 13, 2011. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.