Description: Forest Hill Redoubt was established in Manhattan, on the Hudson River at the north end of Washington Heights, in 1776. The redoubt was an earthen redan on a 250-foot hill overlooking Inwood Village, located between Fort Washington and Fort Cock Hill. In 1778 and 1779, the British erected Fort Tryon on the site, successfully capturing New York City during the Revolutionary War. Today, the site is known as Fort Tryon Park, which features an observation platform, and various commemorative plaques.

County: New York County

City, State: Manhattan, New York

See Also:

Fort Washington

Fort Cock Hill

Fort Tyron

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