Historical Markers and War Memorials in Stony Point, New York
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Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
During the night of the attack, Captain Francis Tew was stationed near the abatis with four companies of the 17th Regiment, part of the total British garrison of 564 men. On this spot, a small defensive position called flech #2 had been . . . — — Map (db m11632) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
Here, by the innermost abatis, a British eight-inch howitzer – an artillery weapon that could hurl a 45-pound explosive shell a distance of 1900 yards – was aimed towards the shallow waters of Haverstraw Bay to guard the southern flank of Stony . . . — — Map (db m11643) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling west.
Near this location passed the north column of 300 American Light Infantry, commanded by Colonel Richard Butler of Pennsylvania. On the rocky height in front of you was the Flagstaff Battery, which mounted a 12-pounder cannon. This weapon, like many . . . — — Map (db m11660) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
Fleche #1 was situated on this hill, and mounted a brass 12-pounder cannon (one which fired a 12-pound ball) under the command of Lieutenant William Horndon, of the Royal Artillery. Horndon was unaware that the shots from Major Murfree’s Light . . . — — Map (db m11635) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
In front of you is the Upper Works, and inside were two flank batteries, each with large ship guns. Lieutenant John Roberts of the Royal Artillery went to the left battery, nearest the bay, after the first shots of the attack were fired: Captain . . . — — Map (db m11646) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
You are now inside the remains of the Upper Works. Within 15 minutes of each other, the two columns of American Light Infantry converged on the flanks of these fortifications. Lieutenant Colonel Francois de Fleury, a French engineer and . . . — — Map (db m11649) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
British War Veterans of America, Inc. New York Branch of the British Legion erected this plaque to perpetuate the memories of men of the 17th British Regiment of Foot who died near this spot defending the Stony Point fortification against General . . . — — Map (db m11621) HM
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
During the American Revolution, King’s Ferry was the most secure Hudson River crossing north of British-held New York City. It was the key connecting New England with the rest . . . — — Map (db m165722) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
After cutting down most of the trees at Stony Point to reduce cover for potential attackers and create a “field of fire” for artillery, the British constructed two sets of fortifications – the Outer Works, located near the present museum building – . . . — — Map (db m11626) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Upper Works was the main British defensive position. As in the Outer Works, an abatis spanned the width of the peninsula. Included in the abatis were artillery positions, but these weapons, mostly heavy ship guns, were intended for long-range, . . . — — Map (db m11642) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
This tablet is to commemorate the heroic capture of the fortress of Stony Point by troops of the Light Infantry under the command of Maj. Gen. “Mad” Anthony Wayne the night of July 15-16, 1779 Erected by the Jewish War Veterans of . . . — — Map (db m11617) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Hudson River has always been a major avenue of New York State’s economy. During the 19th century, many industries, large and small, sprang up along its shores. To the south of Stony Point, beds of rich clay near Haverstraw Bay were utilized to . . . — — Map (db m11695) HM
On December 1, 1974 a Northwest Orient Airlines Boeing 727 flying between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Buffalo, NY, encountered atmospheric icing and crashed on this site. Flight 6231 was operating a ferry flight, having been chartered . . . — — Map (db m134172) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
On the rise in front of you was located fleche #3, where the British had placed a brass 12-pounder cannon and two 5 and ½-inch mortars, called Royals, to defend the right flank of the outer abatis. In addition, two Grenadier companies of the 71st . . . — — Map (db m11681) HM
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The crucial King’s Ferry crossing between Stony Point and Verplanck was guarded on both sides of the river by small American garrisons for most of the Revolutionary War. . . . — — Map (db m165772) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
Below you, between Stony Point and Verplanck’s Point on the opposite shore, the Hudson River narrows to a width of three-quarters of a mile. All travelers, Continental Army troops, supplies, communications, both military and civil, passing between . . . — — Map (db m166069) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
“I was surprised when I viewed in the morning the difficulties our troops surmounted,” wrote Captain Champion. “This piece of ground was fortified by all British art and industry ….” . . . — — Map (db m11653) HM
On South Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W) at Central Drive, on the left when traveling north on South Liberty Drive.
The Charles R. Lewis VFW Post
Is Proud
To Honor All the Victims Who
Perished on 9/11/01 in the WTC
Especially
The Five Victims
From Stony Point
Janet Alonso
Robert McCarthy
Luke Nee
Gerald O'Leary
Thomas Schoales
God Bless . . . — — Map (db m37058) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
Stony Point Battlefield has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and illustrating the history of the . . . — — Map (db m11619) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
On the night of July 15-16, 1779, Brigadier General Anthony Wayne of Pennsylvania led the American Light Infantry in a midnight assault against a British force that had occupied Stony Point. Approximately one hour later, the garrison had been . . . — — Map (db m11708) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling west.
In the early 20th century, a number of stone structures were constructed here by the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society. After the State purchased the site in 1897, the administration was turned over to the Society and the site . . . — — Map (db m11663) HM
On S Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W) at Central Drive, on the right when traveling south on S Liberty Drive.
From the Revolutionary soldier led by General Anthony Wayne in the Battle of Stony Point and to all past wars this cannon memorial is dedicated to all veterans living and deceased who have fought bravely to preserve our independence and everlasting . . . — — Map (db m33069) HM
Left Tablet:
Stony Point A British Outpost commanding the King’s Ferry Assaulted and taken July 15-16, 1779 by the Corps of light infantry commanded by Anthony Wayne Renamed Fort Wayne Acquired by the State of New York 1897 The American Scenic . . . — — Map (db m8257) HM
On Central Drive at South Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W), on the right when traveling east on Central Drive.
WW I 1917 – 1918
In Flanders Field
Loved and Were Loved
And Now We Lie In
Flanders Field
By John McCrea
The War to End All Wars
President Woodrow Wilson
WW II 1941 – 1945
Pearl Harbor Dec. 7th 1941
A Day . . . — — Map (db m37059) WM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
In reaction to Sir Henry Clinton’s move against Stony Point, the Continental Army marched north from New Jersey, to protect West Point, and a plan was devised to counter the British advance. Apprised of the formidable British defenses at Stony . . . — — Map (db m190324) HM
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail, designated a linear National Park by the 1968 National Trails System Act, is a continuous, marked public footpath extending approximately 2,144 miles from Mount Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, Georgia . . . — — Map (db m29869) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
Although Stony Point and Verplanck’s Point became a focus of British strategy in 1779, they had shown interest in the Hudson Highlands before. On October 6, 1777, the British had landed here and attacked Forts Clinton and Montgomery, seven miles to . . . — — Map (db m186793) HM
Near Stony Point Park Road, on the left when traveling east.
In late May 1779, a British force of more than 6000 men captured the Hudson River and the small American fort at Verplanck’s Point on the opposite shore. These strategic locations guarded the southern entrance to the Hudson Highlands. The British . . . — — Map (db m11624) HM
On Stony Point Park Road, on the right when traveling east.
In the 19th century, improved navigational aids were required, as the number of commercial vessels increased. In 1825, the Erie Canal was opened, allowing ships to sail from the Great lakes to the Atlantic Ocean by way of the Hudson River, a tidal . . . — — Map (db m11693) HM
It Began with a Boom Just over a century ago, more than a thousand cubic yards of the Palisades Cliffs were being blasted away every day for a growing New York in need of roads and foundations. The constant explosions could be felt and heard . . . — — Map (db m44589) HM
Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French . . . — — Map (db m165738) HM
Erected by The Citizens of the Town of Stony Point In Grateful Appreciation of the Noble Sacrifice of These Sons Who Gave Their Lives and in Recognition of Those Who Fought in the 1917 - World War - 1919
Erected in Memory of Those Who Served and . . . — — Map (db m104902) WM
