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Fort Johnson

Fort Johnson: 1744-9, second fortified stone house built by Sir William Johnson on the Mohawk River. Residency during the French and Indian Wars. An earlier unfortified residence known as Mount Johnson was built near Amsterdam in 1739. This 12 mile square parcel was called "The Royal Grant." In 1755 also had palisade and two blockhouses.

Fort Johnson Marker: Fort Johnson, 1749. Third Mohawk Valley house built by Sir William Johnson, important military post and Indian Council place of 1754-60. Old Fort Johnson

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Last modified: February 20, 2006
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