Mayfield Fort - Mayfield - New York
Posted by: 
swizzle
N 43° 05.181 W 074° 14.451
18T E 561790 N 4770683
Sacandaga Blockhouse
Waymark Code: WM7CX7
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2009
Views: 7
This fort was once under attack by Indians who attempted to burn it down. There were fought off by 1 man, Solomon Woodworth, and all of the fires extinguished. Despite being wounded Solomon gathered a small group of men together a day or two later and tracked down and killed the Indians. The fort is no longer here and was torn down or destroyed in 1778 or 1780. Happy Waymarking, Swizzle & Family
MAYFIELD FORT
BUILT AND GARRISONED
DURING THE REVOLUTION AS A
REFUGE FOR SETTLERS
OF VICINITY
************
NEW YORK STATE
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
1932
Marker Name: Mayfield Fort
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: NYS Education Department
Dedication Date: -9223372036854775808
City/Town/Village Name: Mayfield
County: Fulton
Region: The Adirondacks (Region 5)
Website: [Web Link]
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