Forest Hill Redoubt

Forest Hill Redoubt, 1776, Manhattan, Hudson River, North end of Washington Heights. The northern outpost of Fort Washington named Forest Hill Redoubt by the Patriots (Site where Margret Corbin replaced her husband at his gun during battle of 16 Nov 1776). November 1776 it was an earthen redan on the 250 foot hill overlooking Inwood Village between Fort Washington and Fort Cock Hill. The British erected Fort Tryon on the site in 1778/79. Now Fort Tryon Park, with an observation platform, flagpole, and commemorative plaques.

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Molly Corbin and her grave

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