Fort House

Fort House (1750s-1783) - A French & Indian War Fort established in 1750s near present day St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York. Named Fort House after the builder Christian House (Haus). Abandoned as a fortification in 1783 at the end of the Revolutionary War. Also known as Fort Klock (2) and perhaps Fort Hill (6). History of Fort House Established in 1750s during the French & Indian War by George Klock but built by Christian House. The house was fortified and stockaded. Improved and used during the Revolutionary War. Abandoned as a fortification in 1783 at the end of the War. Current Status This fortified house house has been placed by some historians on the east side of St. Johnsville and by others on the west side of St. Johnsville. The west side location seems to be the most logical one and is used below but it is only approximate. Location: About one mile West of St. Johnsville, Montgomery County, New York. Map point is approximate and may not be accurate. Maps & Images Lat: 42.99973 Long: -74.70034 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' See Also: Mohawk Valley Forts Sources: Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 559-560. Links: North American Forts - Fort House New York State Museum - Fort House Visited: No