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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1215_revolutionary-war-fortifications_West-Point-NY.html
Fortifications were constructed with the most readily available materials: earth, stone and wood. Forts, redoubts and batteries were normally built with a dry masonry stone foundation topped with some combination of earth, fascines (bundles of sti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1213_forts-webb-wyllys-and-meigs_West-Point-NY.html
In 1778, three forts were built by Connecticut regiments on the ridgeline east of Fort Putnam. They covered the low ground approach to Fort Arnold along the river, the ridgeline itself, and the low ground between Fort Putnam and the ridge. Fort Pu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM120T_the-beverly-robinson-house_West-Point-NY.html
General Benedict Arnold established his headquarters in the Beverly Robinson House (southeast across the river near water tower) while in command at West Point. Arnold was in the house when he learned that his treason was exposed. Fleeing quickly …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM120S_western-redoubts-1-2-3-and-4_West-Point-NY.html
In July 1779, General Washington ordered the fortification of hills to the south and west of Fort Putnam because they dominated Fort Putnam and made it vulnerable to attack. Redoubt 1 with two batteries (hill south of Michie Stadium) guarded the m…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM120M_fort-putnam_West-Point-NY.html
Fort Putnam was designed to protect other fortifications at West Point from overland attack . . . not to fire on enemy ships sailing up the Hudson River; thus, it was a key fortification in West Point's defensive zone. Situated on Crown Hill, 500 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM115W_welcome-to-trophy-point_West-Point-NY.html
The cannon on this historic site are trophies of war. They were captured or surrendered in American conflicts through more than two hundred years. The first trophies to come to West Point were guns captured in 1777 during the Battles of Saratoga.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM115J_anderson-memorial-fountain_West-Point-NY.html
Presented to the West Point Cemeteryin the name ofJames Marsland Lawtonson-in-law ofGeneral Robert AndersonGod gives us love. Some thing to love He lends us, but when love is grown to ripeness, that on which it throve falls off, and love is left a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZZH_the-corps_West-Point-NY.html
The Corps! ? The Corps! ? The Corps!The Corps bareheaded salute it, with eyes up thanking our God - that we of the Corps are treading where they of the Corps have trod. They are here in ghostly assemblage, the men of the Corps long dead, and our h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZQ6_malek-tennis-center_West-Point-NY.html
Named in honor ofFrederick V. MalekClass of 1959
With great respect for those with the courage to choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong.
May 2001
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZOR_class-of-june-1943-memorial_West-Point-NY.html
In memory ofMembers of the Class of June 1943Who lost their lives in World War II, Korea and Vietnam
John E. Abbott - Jan 5, 1945 - Luxembourg · Edward M. Almond - Mar 19, 1945 - Germany · Ernest S. Barker - Oct 29, 1942 - New Yor…