Knox's Headquarters State Historic Site

Knox's Headquarters is a state historic site in New Windsor featuring a Georgian-style house built in 1754 with original period furnishings and architectural details visible throughout its rooms. The grounds include several structures and visible remains of an earlier mill operation that once served the property.

The site served as headquarters for a major general during the closing years of the Revolutionary War from 1782 to 1783. Prior to this military use, the property operated as a grain mill under earlier owners.

The residence became a gathering place for military leadership during the war, transforming it into a center of decisions and strategic planning for the young nation. Visitors today can sense how this building shaped important moments in American history.

Visitors can explore the buildings on the grounds with guides available to provide information about the history and original layout of the property. The site is easily walkable from the parking area with shaded areas beneath trees.

The underground raceway channels from the earlier mill operation remain visible on the grounds, showing the engineering skill of early American industrial work. These technical remains show how water was harnessed to power machinery.

Location: New Windsor

Operator: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Phone: +1(845)5615498

Website: https://parks.ny.gov/historic-sites/5/details.aspx

GPS coordinates: 41.45500,-74.05000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54