Dobb's Ferry Forts

Dobb's Ferry Forts, 1776, Westchester County, Dobbs Ferry. On the east bank of the Hudson, opposite Tallman Mountain State Park (on the west bank). Fortified by Americans early in 1776. When the British occupied NYC this was too close to their lines and King's Ferry at Stony Point was used. The main fortification was on a horseshoe shaped projection overlooking the east shore ferry landing, and included at least two minor redoubts. The British held the vacated post for a short time after retreating from the battle of White Plains, but it was apparently reoccupied by patriots in January 1777. In 1780 a wood and stone blockhouse 1500 feet north of the west shore landing was added (just south of the park).

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