Newburgh Area - Plattekill Travel Plaza, I-87, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

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Historic New York

Newburgh Area

Palatine German refugees from the religious wars of Europe settled
On these river banks in 1709, and Dutch and French Huguenots followed.
During the Revolution control of the Hudson River was important for British
Strategy and for American defense. To block British advance up the river
In May 1778, an iron chain with two-foot links forged at nearby Sterling
Iron Works, was stretched across from West Point to Constitution Island.
On July 16, 1779, General Anthony Wayne stormed and captured Stony Point.
West Point was fortified and garrisoned. It's betrayal by Benedict Arnold
In 1780 was thwarted by the capture of British collaborator, Major
John Andre. General Washington's headquarters were at Newburgh, 1782-83.
General Henry Knox's headquarters were at Vail's gate, and the last cantonment
Of the Continental Army was at Temple Hill.

River traffic first by slope and then by steamboat brought increased
Population and commerce. Small factories sprang up and Newburgh as a
Thriving port in the nineteenth century was linked to the interior by turnpikes
And later by railroads. Fruit growing flourished in the highlands.

The Catskills Mountains attract tourists and provide vacation resorts. Goshen,
Home of the original Hambletonian Event. Is famous for trotting horse racing. (Sic)

Education Department State of New York 19?? NYS Thruway Authority

Marker Name: Newburgh Area Marker Type: Roadside Agency: Education Department and NYS Thruway Authority City/Town/Village Name: Newburgh County: Orange Region: Hudson Valley (Region 9) Dedication Date: Not Listed Website: Not listed

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