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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1781-1783) - A Patriot [[Revolutionary War]] militia blockhouse established in 1781 near Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York. Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1783. Also known as [[Midway Fort]]. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' (1781-1783) - A Patriot [[Revolutionary War]] militia blockhouse established in 1781 near Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York. Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1783. Also known as [[Midway Fort]]. | ||
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== History of Schoharie Blockhouse == | == History of Schoharie Blockhouse == | ||
Established in 1781 as a local militia defense and used by settlers during Indian raids. | Established in 1781 as a local militia defense and used by settlers during Indian raids. | ||
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Schoharie Blockhouse (1781-1783) - A Patriot Revolutionary War militia blockhouse established in 1781 near Schoharie in Schoharie County, New York. Abandoned as a fortification at the end of the war in 1783. Also known as Midway Fort.
History of Schoharie BlockhouseEstablished in 1781 as a local militia defense and used by settlers during Indian raids. Abandoned in 1783. Current StatusMarker only at the intersection of Junction Road (NY 27) and NY 30A.
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