Historical Marker

The First Chain

On NYS 9D About 1 Mi. N.e. Of Putnam-Westchester Co. Line · Philipstown, Town Of, New York · Putnam

Inscription

Planned To Keep British Ships From Going Up River, Anchored On Shore Below, Was Forced By The Enemy Oct. 7, 1777

AddressOn NYS 9D About 1 Mi. N.e. Of Putnam-Westchester Co. Line

CityPhilipstown, Town Of, New York

Carmel, Town Of, New York, NY

Patriot Spy Of The American Revolution.

Carmel, Town Of, New York, NY

Site Of Grist And Carding Mill, Original Built About 1760 By Col Roger Morris.

Carmel, Town Of, New York, NY

Rode Horseback Over This Road The Night Of April 26, 1777, To Call Out Colonel Ludington's Regiment To Repel British at Danbury, Conn.

Carmel, Town Of, New York, NY

Rode Horseback Over This Road The Night Of April 26, 1777, To Call Out Colonel Ludington's Regiment To Repel British at Danbury, Conn.

Kent, Town Of, New York, NY

Here Ended Her Night Ride April 26, 1777, To Summon Militia Of Col. Ludington's Regiment To Repel British Raid at Danbury, Conn.