Fort Montgomery in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
West Redoubt
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. West Redoubt Marker
Fort Montgomery’s “West” Redoubt was one of three strong points built to defend the fort from an overland attack. New York State’s Governor, Brigadier General George Clinton, commanded Fort Montgomery during the battle on October 6, 1777. Clinton ordered his men into the fort’s three redoubts, where they were attacked by 900 British and Loyalist soldiers. After mounting a brave resistance, the Americans were driven from the redoubts and were forced to abandon the fort.
Erected by Fort Montgomery State Historic Site.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1677.
Location. 41° 19.487′ N, 73° 59.367′ W. Marker is in Fort Montgomery, New York, in Orange County. Marker is in Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, west of Route 9W. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Montgomery NY 10922, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Fort Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); The Historic 1777 & 1779 Trails (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Round Hill Redoubt (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Round Hill Redoubt
this page online
More about this marker. The upper right portion of the map contains a photograph of the model in the Fort Montgomery visitor center. It "shows how the "West" redoubt may have looked."
In the lower left of the marker is an "Engraving of Governor George Clinton. According to an officer's testimony, "Gov. George Clinton [was] posted in the redoubt on the left," which would have been this redoubt. The engraving is provided on the marker courtesy of the New York State Library.
The marker also contains a picture of soldiers transporting the 3-pounder cannon, with the caption “Aware that the British were approaching, Governor Clinton ordered some of his men to take a 3-pounder cannon down the road that lead to the fort and delay them. The Americans were able to temporarily stop the advancing British and Loyalist soldiers
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Marker in Fort Montgomery State Historic Site
The marker is located in a section of Fort Montgomery State Historic Park located west of Route 9W. It is along the Historic 1777 Trail, which begins at the Visitor Center.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. This series of markers follow the walking tour of the Fort Montgomery Battlefield.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Fort's (sic) Montgomery and Clinton. The American Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site Visitor Center
Fort Montgomery preserves the site of the Revolutionary War Fort. It contains actual foundations of the fort's buildings and remains of earthworks. Archeological artifacts recovered from Forts Montgomery and Clinton during the 20th century are on display in the Visitor Center.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,099 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
