Stony Point in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Stony Point Battlefield
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
1. Stony Point Battlefield Marker
In July 1779, American Light Infantry, under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, launched a midnight assault, capturing a British Fort and its defenders.
Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1779.
Location. 41° 14.224′ N, 73° 59.111′ W. Marker is in Stony Point, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of N Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W) and Park Road, on the right when traveling north on N Liberty Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stony Point NY 10980, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorials at Waldron Spring (approx. 0.3 miles away); King’s Ferry (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stony Point State Park (approx. half a mile away); Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site (approx. 0.6 miles away); British Defenses: The Outer Works (approx. 0.6 miles away); "I … imagined them to be British Troops, but found my mistake by being wounded and taken prisoner."
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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 Stony Point Battlefield.
Also see . . . The Battle of Stoney (sic) Point. The American Revolutionary War website entry (Submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
2. Marker on N Liberty Drive
On July 15, 1779, Brig. Gen. "Mad" Anthony Wayne successfully led a surprise midnight attack on fortified British troops on the Stony Point peninsula on the Hudson River.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
3. Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site
This battle was one of the last major engagements of the Revolutionary War to take place in the north.
A Son of the American Revolution website entry:
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A Son of the American Revolution website entry:
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Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,557 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
