Vroman's Nose
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Vroman's Nose is a prominent hill in the town of Fulton in Schoharie County, New York, United States. It is among the more popular hiking sites in upstate New York and is of significant historical note.
Vroman's Nose is a prominent landmark near near Middleburgh and the Schoharie Creek. The area was inhabited by Iroquois Indians before the coming of the British. Contrary to local belief, the mount was not inhabited by the natives due to a lack of a stable water supply.
When the British and Palatines arrived in the Schoharie Valley in the early eighteenth century, the land was ceded to the Vroman family by the British government. Since that time, the landmark has been known for its particular shape.
Revolutionary War
Vroman's nose served as a focal point in the American Revolutionary War. The Lower Fort of the Valley was located under the shadow of the mount. It is also rumored that the hero of the battle of Saratoga, Timothy Murphy, spent much time at Vroman's Nose and in fact lived nearby.
