National Historic Landmark-Stony Point Battlefield

National Historical Landmark-Stony Point Battlefield

On July 15, 1779, the Patriot victory at Stony Point, under Gen. Mad Anthony Wayne, insured General Washington's control of the Hudson River and West Point.

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Stony Point Battlefield

In July 1779, American Light Infantry, under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, launched a midnight assault, capturing a British Fort and its defenders.

N.Y.S. Organization Daughters of the American Revolution

Marker is at the intersection of N Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W) and Park ...

Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site

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 captured ...

Stony Point Battlefield Today

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 ...

Stony Point Battlefield

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 United States.

U.S. Department of the Interior

National Park Service

1962

Marker can be reached ...