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Fort Hardy

Fort Hardy: August 1755, Saratoga County, Schuylerville. Built by General Phinehas Lyman at North West intersection of the Fish Kill and Hudson River (Site of ferry accross Hudson and one of the first bridges). Named for Sir Charles Hardy, Governor of NY. Intended as supply post for expeditions against Crown Point. (The Johnson Expedition).

Line map of Fort Hardy

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