Fort DuBois

(1) 1705, Ulster County, New Paltz, Huguenot Street. Huguenot Palisaded community. DuBois stone dwelling had two gun ports and lookout window.

(2): 1779, Schoharie County, Cobleskill. Blockhouse erected in April-July by Col. Lewis DuBois. Located on high ground near current Main Street about one mile east of Cobleskill's center. The fort's palisade enclosed nearly 3 acres. A major attack by Onondagas May 1779 resulted in the destruction of the fort and all of Cobleskill.

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