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Fort Hill Park

During the Revolution, in 1776 Fort Independence was constructed in Peekskill. It was located at the mouth of the Annsville Creek in Peekskill, just south of Anthony's Nose. (Dunwell 1991:18)

During the time of the capture of Forts Clinton and Montgomery, General Israel Putnam was certain that Sir Henry Clinton was aiming for Fort Independence at Peekskill where he was in charge. Putnam received reinforcements from the Popolopen forts. But it was all just a feint. (Dunwell 1991:21)

Walking and hiking trails.

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