Coffin Point

This point is adjacent to the Crown Point State Historic Site. In August of 1775, the 6th Pennsylvania Battalion, along with other American forces, constructed a fort on Coffin Point, only to destroy and abandon it in October. This retreat was a result of Benedict Arnold’s defeat in the battle of Plattsburgh. Related Sites Or Experiences
Crown Point State Historic Site

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Coffin Point

Latitude: 44.026087 Longitude: -73.417264 Elevation: 110 ft

Nearby Sites or Experiences

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  Crown Point Memorial Light House

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  Champlain Memorial Lighthouse

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