Fort Washington (New York) was a fortified position near the north end of Manhattan Island and was located at the highest point on the island. The fort was held by American forces as the British completed their occupation of New York City in 1776 during the American Revolutionary War. Manhattan Borough,highlighted in yellow, lies between the East River and the Hudson River. ... Nickname: The Big Apple Motto: Official website: City of New York Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France,Netherlands, Spain, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} {{{notes}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War for Independence, was the military side of...

George Washington had crossed over to New Jersey, leaving Fort Washington under the command of Colonel Robert Magaw, who refused to surrender the fort to the British. He informed the British that he would fight to the last extremity. George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the successful Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), and later became the first President of the United States, an office to which he was elected, unanimously, twice (1789-1797). ... Official language(s) None defined, English de facto Capital Trenton Largest city Newark Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 47th 22,608 km² 110 km 240 km 14. ...

British General William Howe ordered Hessian mercenaries under Lieutenant General Wilhelm von Knyphausen, and other British soldiers, totaling around 8,000 men, to capture the fort from the Patriots. They did so on November 16, 1776, taking 2,818 prisoners and a large store of supplies. Many of those captured subsequently died in prison ships anchored in New York Harbor. For the surrealist painter, see William Howe (painter). ... Hessian is an English word which refers to inhabitants of the state of German state of Hessen. ... General Wilhelm von Knyphausen (1716 – 1800), Hessian mercenary officer during the American Revolutionary War. ... Fort Washington was a fort located at the upermost tip of Manhattan New York overlooking the Hudson River which was held by the Americans during the American Revolutionary War. ... Patriots (also known as Partisans, or Rebels) were British North American colonists who rebelled against the Crown during the American Revolution and established the independent states that became the United States of America. ... November 16 is the 320th day of the year (321st in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 45 days remaining. ... This article is about the year 1776. ... New York Harbor is a geographic term that refers collectively to the bays and tidal estuaries near the mouth of the Hudson and adjacent rivers in the vicinity of New York City. ...

The English had been materially assisted by the treason of one of Magaw's officers, William Demont, who on November 2, had deserted and furnished Howe with detailed plans of the American works. The American losses were 53 killed and 96 wounded in addtion to the rest of the garrison taken prisoner. The British and Hessian troops suffered 78 killed and 374 wounded.

The modern day location of Fort Washington is marked by Bennet Park at the intersection of Fort Washington Ave. and 183rd St. in the Washington Heights neighborhood of New York City. The park is a few blocks north of the George Washington Bridge. Along the banks of the Hudson River below is Fort Washington Park and the small point of land alternately called Jeffery's Hook or Fort Washington Point. Bennet Park as known as Bennett Park is a public park located in the Washington Heights neighbourhood of New York City. ... Washington Heights is a New York City neighborhood in Upper Manhattan. ... Nickname: The Big Apple Motto: Official website: City of New York Location Location in the state of New York Government Counties (Boroughs) Bronx (The Bronx) New York (Manhattan) Queens (Queens) Kings (Brooklyn) Richmond (Staten Island) Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Geographical characteristics Area Total 468. ... The George Washington Bridge The George Washington Bridge is a suspension bridge over the Hudson River, connecting the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan Island in New York City to Fort Lee, New Jersey. ... View of the Hudson in the 1880s showing Jersey City The Hudson River, called Muh-he-kun-ne-tuk in Mahican, is a river running mainly through New York State but partly forming the boundary between the states of New York and New Jersey. ...

Publications

• De Lancey, The Capture of Fort Washington, the Result of Treason, (New York, 1877)
• Dawson, Battles of the United States, (New York, 1858)
• Carrington, Battles of the American Revolution, (New York, 1876)

See also

• New York Campaign
• Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
• Fort Washington, Maryland