Fort Montgomery (Hudson River)
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Fort Montgomery was a fortification built on the west bank of the Hudson River in Highlands, New York by the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Erected in 1776, Fort Montgomery was one of the first major investments by the Americans in strategic construction projects.
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Fort Montgomery State Historic Site | |
Location | Fort Montgomery, Highlands, New York, USA |
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Nearest city | Peekskill |
Coordinates | 41°19′26″N 73°59′13″W |
Built | 1776 |
NRHP reference No. | 72000897 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | November 28, 1972[1] |
Designated NHL | November 28, 1972[2] |
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Declared a National Historic Landmark, it is part of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, owned and operated by the state of New York as the Fort Montgomery State Historic Site.