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MARKER
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RESTROOMS:
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This memorial marks the site of Fort Washington, constructed by the Continental troops in the summer of 1776. Repossessed by the Americans upon their triumphal entry into the City of New York November 25, 1783.
SITE FEATURES
On this site...
FORTIFICATION
BATTLEFIELD
Nov 16, 1776
HISTORIC PEOPLE
George Washington
Commander-in-Chief
Charles Lee
Major General
Israel Putnam
Major General
Nathaniel Greene
Major General
Henry Knox
Major General
William Howe
Lieutenant General
Hugh Percy
Brigadier General
Knyphausen, Wilhelm von
Major General
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