Fort Ann in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Anne
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2024
1. Fort Anne Marker
Major Carleton led British troops against nearby fort in Oct. 1780. Surrendered by American troops, fort burned and soldiers taken prisoner.
Erected 2021 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 828.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1780.
Location. 43° 25.14′ N, 73° 29.193′ W. Marker is in Fort Ann, New York, in Washington County. Marker is on George Street (U.S. 4) 0.1 miles north of Crandall Lane, on the left when traveling north. The marker is located in the Fort Anne interpretive wayside on the west side of George Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Ann NY 12827, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lakes to Locks Passage (a few steps from this marker); Fort Ann Through History (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Anne (a few steps from this marker); The Stand Against Burgoyne (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Half-Way Creek (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Anne (approx.
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1. Fort Anne (William G. Pomeroy Foundation). Excerpt:
One of many forts in what was considered “the Northern Frontiers,” Fort Anne was strategically located near Lake George and other navigable waterways. In October 1780, Major Carleton led a campaign of British forces through this region, destroying forts, supplies, and residences. Outnumbered and ill-prepared, American soldiers surrendered Fort Anne and were taken prisoner.(Submitted on June 18, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. The October 1780 British Raid on Ballston. Excerpt:
Major Christopher Carleton, a veteran of the border wars, advanced south along Lake Champlain with 518 British regulars and 315 Provincials from various Loyalist regiments, arriving in front of Fort Anne, which was defended by Capt. Adiel Sherwood and seventy-four militiamen. This fort and its defenders were typical of the small, undermanned obstructions put in place along the frontier to protect(Submitted on June 18, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)the countryside from invasion. The decrepit condition of the Fort Anne was confirmed by the British. Openings in the logs were cut to fire through but “so ill was this done that those on the outside had an equal chance with the garrison as the holes were low enough to be fired into from the outside.” Needless to say, Captain Sherwood surrendered and was taken prisoner along with the militiamen.Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 20242. Fort Anne MarkerLooking north; US-4 is on the right; the Fort Anne interpretive wayside is in the left background.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2024
3. Fort Anne Marker
Looking south along US-4.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 17, 2024
4. Fort Anne Battle Site Today
Looking west from the Fort Anne interpretive wayside.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
