Fort Tryon

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A northern defense for Fort Washington, the fort was lost by the Continental Army to the British during the American Revolution on November 16, 1776. During the British occupation of the area, the fort was named for the last British Governor of the Province of New York, Major General Sir William Tryon.
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Coordinates:   40°51'42"N   73°56'0"W
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