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Dedicated:September 29, 1904
Location:In retaining wall north of Linden Terrace
Description:Stele with sculptured decorations
Materials:Bronze, granite (polished)
Dimensions:H: 12' W: 6'6" D: 2'
Foundry:J & R Lamb Co.
Donor:C.K. G. Billings and the American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society

Inscription

1776 --- HUDSON FULTON CELBRATION COMMISSION --- 1909 / ON THIS HILL-TOP STOOD FORT TRYON / THE NORTHERN OUT-WORK OF / FORT WASHINGTON. / ITS GALLLANT DEFENSE AGAINST / THE HESSIAN TROOPS / BY / THE MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA REGIMENT/ 16 NOVEMBER 1776 / WAS SHARED BY / MARGARET CORBIN / THE FIRST AMERICAN WOMAN / TO TAKE A SOLDIER'S PART / IN THE WAR FOR LIBERTY / --- / ERECTED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF / THE AMERICAN SCENIC AND HISTORIC / PRESERVATION SOCIETY / THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF / C.K.G. BILLINGS /

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