Swart's Fort

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Swart's Fort

Swart's Fort: 1776, Schenectady County, Three miles west of Scotia, at Tinker Hill. A blockhouse constructed by CPT Teunis Swart. Brick house surrounded by Palisade and armed with swivel Cannon piece. Revolutionary war period.

Ft Swart Marker
Tinker Hill
Site of blockhouse near
river bank. Built by Capt.
teunis Swart. Stockaded
and armed with field piece
in war of Revolution.

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New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs: Military History
Last modified: February 24, 2006
URL: http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/forts/fortsQ_S/swartsFort.htm