Battle of New Orleans.

Monday, January 16, 2023

Greenbush Cantonment-- Part 3

From North American Forts site.

GREENBUSH CANTONMENT

(1812-1819) East Greenbush, New York

A 400-acre post that was the headquarters of the Northern Division of the U.S. Army.  Built here were eight two-story barracks, three officers' quarters, hospital, two commissaries, arsenal, armory, guardhouses, magazine and stables around a parade ground.

Inactivated and then sold in 1831.

All buildings were removed except one of the officers' quarters which then became a private residence.  This structure still exists today at 250 McCullough Place (provate property).

The Red Mill Elementary School occupies the parade ground.

--Brock-Perry


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