During the American Revolution, the King's Ferry in Stony Point linked New York and the southern colonies with New England; it was used many times by General George Washington's Continental Army, and in 1781 Washington's French allies used it on their way to the Battle of Yorktown.

[3] Washington assigned Major Henry Lee and General Anthony Wayne as the men in charge, and knew the importance of controlling the area.

Having control of Stony Point would enable Washington to have the most effective line of communication between certain colonies.

For example, the rockiness and woods made it a good place to keep watch over the Hudson River.

Although it wasn't a definitive battle, it still played a major role in the outcome of the American Revolution.

The British soldiers relied heavily on the sword on the end of their rifles, simply because it was more effective during the battle.

[5] A possible contribution to the American cause in connection with the Battle of Stony Point was by an African-American slave named 'Pompey.'

According to later writings by historian Benson Lossing and later repeated by others, Pompey realized the willingness of the American troops to go the extra mile for victory, which is why he offered to help.

After acquiring information from them, including the countersign to gain entry to the fort at night, he brought it to the American troops.

[6] Michael J. F. Sheehan, Senior Historian at the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site wrote that Pompey likely was a real person but this story of his contribution to the Patriot cause is a myth.

The Town of Stony Point is part of the North Rockland Central School District.

The only company served by CSX in the town is the Mirant Lovett Generating Station, which receives trainloads of coal approximately once per week.

A talking defect detector, which scans the axles of passing trains for problems, is located in Stony Point.

Once per week, a garbage train from the Bronx brings trash up north to burn for power.

The Auto Rack express brings cars to their owners in either New Jersey or northern New York.