Private Samuel Helms was executed here. (See last three posts.)
From Fort Wiki.
Greenbush Cantonment (1812-1819)-- A U.S. Army post established in 1812 during the War of 1812 in Renssalear County, New York. Abandoned in 1819.
HISTORY
First established in May 1812 on 400 acres purchased by the government for training of troops. Built on this site were accomodaqtions for some 4,000 troops and included a 100-bed hospital.
A central core of buildings, eight large enlisted barracks (252 feet by 22 feet) and three large officers barracks (90 feet long), housed the garrison.
--Brock-Perry
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