When it became obvious to President James Madison in the early 1800’s that the USA was hopeless unprepared to stave off hostile attacks, a number of munitions factories were established, including West Point Foundry in Cold Spring. The historic foundry produced essential munitions including cannons and thousands of shells for the Civil War and was eventually shut down in 1911. Anyone interested in exploring the huge abandoned site may download an online mobile guide and follow a few of the trails leading through the site which is located in the 87-acre West Point Foundry Preserve. You can reach the site along a short trail from the Cold Spring Metro North Station.
West Point Foundry Preserve, 80 Kemble Ave, Cold Spring, NY 10516, Phone: 845-473-4440
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