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West Point New York |
West Point is located in Orange County in the Southern Region of the state. To block the advance of British troops up the Hudson, an iron chain was stretched across the river here in 1778. Benedict Arnold's betrayal of West Point in 1780 was thwarted by the capture of his British collaborator, Major John Andr. Accommodations in West Point include Hotel Thayer. Click for more details, including other accommodations in the area, as well as online reservations.