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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7I9_the-enemy-entered-the-upper-work-at-the-barrier-at-the-same-time-i-did_Stony-Point-NY.html
Here, by the innermost abatis, a British eight-inch howitizer - 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 P…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7I8_british-defenses-the-upper-works_Stony-Point-NY.html
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,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7I1_by-the-light-occasioned-by-the-flash-of-the-gun-i-could-perceive-a-body-of-them_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 Inf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7HY_i-imagined-them-to-be-british-troops-but-found-my-mistake-by-being-wounded-and-taken-prisoner_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 constructe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7HV_the-american-strategy_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7HS_british-defenses-the-outer-works_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7HQ_the-british-occupy-stony-point_Stony-Point-NY.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7HN_17th-british-regiment-of-foot_Stony-Point-NY.html
British War Veterans of America, Inc.New York Branch of theBritish Legionerected 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 Way…
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Stony Point Battlefield
has been designated aRegistered NationalHistoric Landmark
Under the provisions of theHistoric Sites Act of August 21, 1935this site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating and illustratingthe history of the Unite…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7HJ_capture-of-stony-point_Stony-Point-NY.html
This tabletis to commemoratethe heroic capture ofthe fortress of Stony Pointby troops of the Light Infantryunder the command ofMaj. Gen. "Mad" Anthony Waynethe night of July 15-16, 1779
Erected by theJewish War Veterans of America, Veterans of …