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Valatie in Columbia County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Knox Gun Crossing

 
 
Knox Gun Crossing Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
1. Knox Gun Crossing Marker
Inscription.
Documentation shows that this
is the most likely site of
the Knox caravan trail
during the winter of 1775-1776.

 
Erected by Village of Valatie.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
 
Location. 42° 24.726′ N, 73° 40.786′ W. Marker is in Valatie, New York, in Columbia County. Marker can be reached from Elm Street. Marker is located in the Pachaquack Nature Preserve, which can be reached at the end of Elm Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Valatie NY 12184, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nathan Wild House (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gimp Mill (about 600 feet away); Glynn Homestead (about 700 feet away); The Depot (about 700 feet away); Hoes House (about 700 feet away); U.S. Hotel (about 800 feet away); Welcome to Valatie (approx. 0.2 miles away); Wild's Mills at Valatie (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valatie.
 
Also see . . .
1. Knox Trail. Hudson River Valley Institute entry (Submitted on April 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

2. Henry Knox. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 24, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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Marker in Pachaquack Nature Preserve image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
2. Marker in Pachaquack Nature Preserve
Marker in Valatie image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
3. Marker in Valatie
Knox Gun Crossing Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
4. Knox Gun Crossing Marker
Knox Gun Water Crossing image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2010
5. Knox Gun Water Crossing
A view of Kinderhook Creek seen from near the marker.
Knox Gun Crossing Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 19, 2022
6. Knox Gun Crossing Marker
The marker has been moved and remounted on a boulder located closer to the crossing.
Knox Gun Crossing Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, June 19, 2022
7. Knox Gun Crossing Marker
The Kinderhook is located behind the marker.
The Noble Train of Artillery image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 11, 2008
8. The Noble Train of Artillery
This Tom Lovell painting of General Knox and his soldiers transporting the cannons is on display at Fort Ticonderoga.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,109 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.   6, 7. submitted on June 19, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.   8. submitted on November 1, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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