Fort Edward in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gen. Washington
General George Washington
was a guest here at Sherwood’s
House or Tavern, while on a
tour of area battlefields.
Erected 1999 by Washington County Historical Society.
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 Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 43° 15.757′ N, 73° 34.799′ W. Marker is in Fort Edward, New York, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 4 and Courtland Street, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 4. 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. Smyth House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old Fort House Museum (about 400 feet away); The Patt Smyth House (about 400 feet away); Old Moat (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Edward (approx. 0.2 miles away); Northeast Bastion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Fort Edward (approx. ¼ mile away); The Island (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fort Edward.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,121 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 20, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.