Fort Independence
Inscription
One of a chain of forts built in 1776 by Americans to command the valley below. General Richard Montgomery had a farm nearby, in 1772.
Location
AddressClaflin Ter. On Walk East Of Reservoir Opposite Fort Independence Ave.
CityNew York
CountyBronx
StateNew York
Coordinates40.889890, -73.884760
Sources
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