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Swart's Fort

Description: 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. [Description of image] Tinker Hill Site of blockhouse near river bank. Built by Capt. teunis Swart. Stockaded and armed with field piece in war of Revolution.
County: Schenectady County
City, State: Scotia, New York