It's pretty incredible that the oldest occupied military post in the country is right in our backyard.

I did a little digging to see all of the incredible things that have gone on at West Point, and I found some really interesting stuff.

According to Wikipedia:

Location, Location, Location

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Due to it's location on the Hudson River, West Point provided an incredible defense during the Revolutionary War.

George Washington backed this up by saying how West Point was used as an important and strategic position during the Revolutionary War.

 

The United States Military Academy

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During the 1800s, the United States Military Academy was created here at West Point and it holds a pretty special title, it is the countrys oldest service academy.

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At one time West Point was used to hold cannons and other military property.

 

To anyone who is serving or has served our country, we are so grateful for your service here at The Wolf.

If you know any other cool facts, feel free to drop a comment below.

Here at the Wolf, we are so excited that more towns throughout the Hudson Valley will be able to enjoy country music with us. West Point can now hear country music on 97.7 FM

 

 

 

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