Stony Point Battlefield
Also known as: Stony Point Battlefield Reservation
Why it's listed
Stony Point is a steep, rocky promontory rising about 150 feet above the Hudson River in Rockland County, New York. In 1779 it held a British fort, an irregular star-shaped earthwork ringed by redoubts and protected by two lines of abatis. On the night of July 15-16, American light infantry under Gen. Anthony Wayne attacked in two columns up the rugged slopes with unloaded muskets and fixed bayonets, while a diversionary force fired on the causeway. The fort fell within twenty minutes, and the garrison was taken prisoner. The battle was the last significant military action in the northern theater of the Revolution and reinforced Washington's control of the Hudson and West Point. Today a state reservation covers the fortified area, where the outlines of the earthworks can be traced and markers show the path of the assault. A museum displays battle relics. A lighthouse, a railroad right-of-way and four private houses lie within the area but do not add to its significance.
Significance in brief: The Battle of Stony Point, fought July 16, 1779, was the last military action of any consequence in the northern theater of the American Revolution. The nomination argues the American victory under Gen. Anthony Wayne paralyzed British commander Clinton and strengthened Washington's hold on the Hudson and West Point.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 66000567, listed October 15, 1966. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence medium).
Key facts
| Address | N of Stony Point on U.S. 2 and 202, Stony Point |
|---|---|
| County | Rockland County |
| Listed | October 15, 1966 |
| Reference number | 66000567 |
| Resource type | Site |
| Period of significance | 1779 (specific date July 16, 1779) |
| Areas of significance | Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| National Historic Landmark | Yes, designated January 20, 1961 |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Roughly 45 acres are a state reservation with extensive earthwork remains, markers and a small museum; the rest is privately owned. Condition is marked good and the area is described as relatively unchanged from two hundred years ago. |
| Acreage | 137 |
| Coordinates | 41.24278, -73.97617 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 66000567.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q7619592
- This listing as JSON
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