Western Redoubts 1, 2, 3 and 4
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 main approach to West Point along the river; Redoubt 2 with one battery (hill southwest of Michie Stadium) protected inland approaches; Redoubt 3 with one battery (west of Redoubt 4) was built to protect western approaches to West Point; and Redoubt 4 with one battery (highest hill, center west) was the most critical to Fort Putnam’s defense. Partially restored in 1974, Redoubt 4 can be seen on the hilltop to the west and can be reached from Fort Putnam by a small trail. The western redoubts added considerable strength and depth to the American position.
Marker can be reached from Delafield Road, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
