Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Moat
Old Moat
part of outworks
Fort Edward
1755
Erected 1927 by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Notable Places • War, French and Indian • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1755.
Location. 43° 15.843′ N, 73° 35.01′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. Marker is on Old Fort Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Edward NY 12828, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Fort Edward (within shouting distance of this marker); The Island (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Edward (about 300 feet away); Northeast Bastion (about 300 feet away); Rogers Island -- Fort Edward, NY (about 700 feet away); Rogers Island (approx. 0.2 miles away); Progenitors of Independence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Major Robert Rogers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Edward.
Also see . . . The History of Fort Edward. Town of Fort Edward website entry (Submitted on July 6, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,498 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.