American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial
Fishkill Encampment
[ American Revolution Bicentennial Memorial Marker : ]
1776 * * 1976
To all the brave souls who passed
through, served, and died here at the
site of the Northern Department
Supply Depot, Fishkill, New York.
1776 – 1783
May their spirit of dedication be
rekindled within the souls of all who
stop, reflect, and journey on.
Dedicated July 4, 1976
[ Fishkill Encampment Marker : ]
1776 – 1783
In adjoining fields, barracks were built by Gen. Gates under orders of George Washington to accommodate an encampment of over 2000 soldiers. The Van Wyck home served as Army Headquarters for Gen. Gates, Gen. Putnam and Col. Hay. Frequent meetings were held here by Lafayette, Von Steuben, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton and other patriots.
[ Dedication Marker : ]
This memorial was made possible
by the citizens of the town of
Fishkill with the cooperation of
The Town Board of Fishkill
Herbert W. Muller Supervisor
The Town of Fishill
Bicentennial Commission
Joel D. Holden Chairman
The Fishkill Historical Society
Louis J. Ahlbach President
The Van Wick Homestead Museum
Felix A. Scardapane, Jr. Director
Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 9 and Interstate 84, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 9.
Courtesy hmdb.org
