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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7JW_stony-point-battlefield-state-historic-site_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 capt…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7JK_commerce-and-the-hudson-river_Stony-Point-NY.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7JI_the-lighthouse-at-stony-point_Stony-Point-NY.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7JF_kings-ferry_Stony-Point-NY.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7J9_frasers-highlanders_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7IX_the-battles-aftermath_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7IS_stony-point-battlefield-today_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 open…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7IP_with-the-greatest-intrepidity-and-coolness_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 man…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7II_opportunities-missed-and-taken_Stony-Point-NY.html
"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 ?." However, a night attack had undermined the effe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7IE_the-fort-and-garrison-with-col-johnson-are-ours_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 profession…