101 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Historic District — Patterson 200 Years —

The Proposed Historic District People have lived for a long time in this beautiful valley where a natural trail, running from New England to the Hudson, makes a gentle bend here along the edge of the Great Swamp. Traces have been found . . . — — Map (db m24942) HM

102 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Ludington Graves —

Burial site of Revolutionary war heroes, Col. Henry Ludington and his daughter Sybil, who rode to warn the troops on 26 April 1777 — — Map (db m24513) HM

103 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Maple Avenue Cemetery — Patterson 200 Years —

Maple Avenue Cemetery (And Combined Church Cemeteries) Earliest Recorded Grave, 1792 The Combined Cemeteries At the close of the Revolution, in 1782, when all the lands of Beverly Robinson were seized by the State Legislature and . . . — — Map (db m24794) HM

104 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson 9/11 Memorial —

In dedication and memory of those who perished on September 11, 2001 — — Map (db m24941) WM

105 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson Baptist Church — Patterson 200 Years —

Patterson Baptist Church (The Rock Church) 1790 The Baptist Church The following material was adapted from notes put together by Reverend James B.M. Frost, March 1993: Pelletreau’s “History of Putnam County,” . . . — — Map (db m25015) HM

106 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson Grange No. 939 — Patterson 200 Years —

Patterson Grange No. 939 (Original Charter Patterson Grange No. 237) 1874 The country was on the brink of a depression, and the power of the railroads dominated the post Civil War economy when farmers from the Midwest and the . . . — — Map (db m24811) HM

107 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson Veterans Monument — The War Monument —

[ south face ] Roll Of Honor 1917 – 1918 Town Of Patterson Major Albert N. Towner • Major Charles B. Crane • Capt. John Towner • Lieut. Robert A. Johnston • Sergt. Daniel B. Brandon • Sergt. Lucius G. . . . — — Map (db m24940) WM

108 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Putnam County —

Named for General Israel Putnam, commander of American forces in the Hudson Highlands during the American Revolution. — — Map (db m24517) HM

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109 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — The Fellowship Hall — Patterson 200 Years —

The Fellowship Hall (Presbyterian Church “Parish House”) 1872 Originally called “The Parish House,” the Fellowship Hall was given to the Presbyterian Church by the Paterson Family between 1868 and 1877 while . . . — — Map (db m24810) HM

110 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — The Presbyterian Church — Patterson 200 Years —

The Presbyterian Church (Of Patterson / Pawling) Present Structure, 1838 This beautiful building is the third church of the Presbyterian Congregation in Patterson. The first, often referred to as “The Old Meeting . . . — — Map (db m24809) HM

111 ► New York, Putnam County, Patterson — The War Monument — Patterson 200 Years —

The War Monument (World War I) 1917 – 1918 The Monument Patterson was still a quiet country town at the beginning of the First World War. Although the State had begun to assume responsibility for the major roads through the area, . . . — — Map (db m24938) HM

112 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — Army Camp — ½ Mile → —

While West Point defences were being built 1781 the Connecticut Line encamped along the brook. — — Map (db m20700) HM

113 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — Arnold’s Flight —

At Beverley Dock, at the foot of this lane, Arnold, exposed as a traitor, fled by boat to the British ship Vulture, off Croton Point. — — Map (db m20687) HM

114 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — Connecticut Camps —

On the hill west of the brook are remains of hut sites, oven, etc., made by New England troops guarding West Point, 1778 – 1783. — — Map (db m20697) HM

115 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — Sugar Loaf —

On the north slope of this hill was one of the forts built, 1776 – 1777 to defend the highlands, from Connecticut to New Jersey. — — Map (db m20710) HM

116 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — The First Chain —

Planned to keep British ships from going up river, anchored on shore below, was forced by the enemy Oct. 7, 1777. — — Map (db m20693) HM

117 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Anna B. Warner Memorial Garden —

Constitution Island was the home of Susan and Anna Warner from 1836 – 1915. It was presented to the United States Military Academy by Miss Anna Warner and Mrs. Russell Sage. Marker erected in 1968 by the Constitution Island Association Gift of Mr. . . . — — Map (db m58775) HM

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118 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Fort Constitution Area —

Fort Constitution, which would have enclosed this area, was intended to be the major fortification for the defense of the Hudson River. In January 1776, after three months of construction, work on the fort was halted, for the fort was considered to . . . — — Map (db m58763) HM

119 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Fortress West Point —

Elevations in Feet — — Map (db m166271) HM

120 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Gravel Hill Battery —

With its excellent field of fire, Gravel Hill Battery was the island’s key fortification against British ships. Constructed in the spring of 1776, after Fort Constitution’s inability to command the Hudson had become evident, it was destroyed during . . . — — Map (db m47502) HM

121 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Hill Cliff Battery —

The Revolutionary Army fortified this hill in 1776 to provide more firepower down river and to maintain communication between Gravel Hill Battery to the east and the Fort Constitution area to the west. Hill Cliff Battery mounted from three to five . . . — — Map (db m58772) HM

122 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Marine Battery —

Built in early 1776, Marine Battery was destroyed in October 1777. The following year the battery was partially reconstructed on the surviving rampart to protect the Great Chain, which was probably anchored in the cove below. This 10 foot thick . . . — — Map (db m58765) HM

123 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Redoubt 5 —

During the period when Constitution Island supplemented the major West Point fortifications, the Continental Army sought to protect the Great Chain and river batteries from land attack. Placed on the highest ground of the then treeless island, . . . — — Map (db m58774) HM

124 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Redoubt 6 —

Built in 1779, Redoubt 6 demonstrates the Army’s concern for fortifying the high ground. Necessary for its defense were approximately 115 infantrymen; no cannon were listed for this redoubt. The integrated West Point fortification system provided . . . — — Map (db m59889) HM

125 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Revolutionary War Constitution Island —

The defense of the Hudson River against British ships was an important task of the Revolutionary Army. The river’s sharp bend and strong currents at this point made Constitution Island well located for this purpose. Construction on Fort . . . — — Map (db m47501) HM

126 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Romans’ Battery —

Intended as the west curtain of the never-completed Fort Constitution, “the . . . battery is a straight line constructed by Mr. Romans, at very great expense; it has fifteen embrasures, which face the river at a right angle, and can only annoy a . . . — — Map (db m58768) HM

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127 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Soldiers’ Huts —

In winter, when barracks were unavailable, soldiers were generally quartered in huts. Several hut sites remain on Constitution Island. In some the fireplace ruins are in line, while at others no pattern exists. Regiments normally built huts to . . . — — Map (db m58769) HM

128 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — The Great Chain —

Background The Americans and British both knew that passage on the Hudson River was strategically important. The Americans planned to block ship passage on the river and attack enemy ships with cannons and mortar located at defensive forts, and . . . — — Map (db m89095) HM

129 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — The Great Chain —

The Great Chain was anchored near this point 1778 – 1783 — — Map (db m131021) HM

130 ► New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — The Warner House —

Constitution Island was purchased by Henry Whiting Warner, an attorney from New York City, who became interested in the island while visiting his brother, Thomas, who served as the Chaplain at West Point from 1823 until 1838. A thick stone . . . — — Map (db m89119) HM

131 ► New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Adams Corners —

Adams Corners was a community centered around an 1846 school, 1900 Grange Hall, general store, and town’s first telephone exchange. — — Map (db m212122) HM

132 ► New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Hempstead Huts —

From 1779-1780, the Continental Army from Hempstead, NY camped here. An army inoculation station still partially remains. — — Map (db m208965) HM

133 ► New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Historic Church —

1789 1st Methodist Society 1835 Land deeded for church 1880-82 Carriage shed built 1891 Present church built 1982 Listed historic site. — — Map (db m212129) HM

134 ► New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Oregon Corners —

Was a manufacturing center. Two creeks powered a grist mill in the 18th century; wire, fulling, and paper mills in the 19th century. — — Map (db m119204) HM

135 ► New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Putnam Valley Veterans Monument —

If you ever think of me think of all your liberties and recall All Gave Some, and Some Gave All. Dedicated to the Veterans of the Town of Putnam Valley November 12, 1994 — — Map (db m212123) WM

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136 ► New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Tompkins Corners —

Tompkins Corners was settled in the 1770’s by four Tompkins brothers. A turnpike here passed store, church, mill & tavern. F.D. Roosevelt spoke here. — — Map (db m212127) HM

137 ► New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Tricentennial Capsule —

. . . — — Map (db m212125) HM

138 ► New York, Putnam County, Southeast — Birthplace of Darius M. Couch —

Two miles east Birthplace of Darius M. Couch Major General, U. S. A. Commander 2d Corps, Army of Potomac, at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, 1862-63 — — Map (db m54276) HM

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