The White Creek Fort

The White Creek Fort (HM13Q0)

Location: Salem, NY 12865 Washington County
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Country: United States of America
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N 43° 10.355', W 73° 19.58'

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Erected as a Presbyterian Church in 1774 and converted to a fort early in the Revolution,Garrisoned by Charlotte County Militia under command of Col Joseph McCracken, it was starting point of many raids on the supply lines of Gen. Burgoyne during the invasion from the north.Destroyed by Tories and British in 1777.
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HM NumberHM13Q0
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Date Added Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at 10:59am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 636036 N 4781339
Decimal Degrees43.17258333, -73.32633333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 43° 10.355', W 73° 19.58'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds43° 10' 21.30" N, 73° 19' 34.80" W
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Area Code(s)518
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 16-18 E Broadway, Salem NY 12865, US
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