West Point, Census-designated place in Orange County, New York.
West Point occupies 25 square miles along the Hudson River at an elevation of 220 meters above sea level.
The military post, established in 1778, became a critical defense point during the Revolutionary War with its strategic position along the Hudson River.
The United States Military Academy at West Point trains future military officers through rigorous academic programs and leadership development initiatives.
The community includes 922 housing units, with most residences occupied by military personnel and their families through rental arrangements.
The West Point Mint produces commemorative coins and stores gold bullion in its specialized depository facility.
Location: Orange County
Elevation above the sea: 220 m
Operator: United States Army
GPS coordinates: 41.39500,-73.95500
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:18
United States Military Academy
496 m
Bear Mountain Bridge
8.6 km
Michie Stadium
1.1 km
United States Military Academy grounds and facilities
382 m
Fort Montgomery
8.4 km
Constitution Island
1.2 km
Anthony's Nose
8.7 km
The Plain
524 m
Manitoga
5.2 km
Kosciuszko's Monument
205 m
Patton Monument
487 m
Washington Monument
408 m
Eisenhower Monument
404 m
Custer Monument
1.1 km
Battle Monument
154 m
Redoubt Four
1.6 km
West Point Jewish Chapel
672 m
Garrison Landing Historic District
1.5 km
Sedgwick Monument
348 m
MacArthur Monument
402 m
West Point Light
362 m
Thayer Monument
357 m
Dade Monument
1 km
Margaret Corbin Monument
1.1 km
West Point Museum
2.6 km
Glenfields
4.9 km
Wood's Monument
1.1 km
L'Ecole Polytechnique Monument
471 mReviews
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