Constitution Island
Constitution Island is located across the Hudson River from West Point. The first Revolutionary War fortifications in the West Point vicinity were located here. The British overran the positions in 1777, but the Americans returned in 1778 and made the island an integral part of Fortress West Point.

In the 1830s, the island was purchased by Henry Warner and became the home of his two daughters, Susan and Anna. The daughters were prolific writers and conducted Sunday school classes for West Point cadets for 40 years. Anna wrote the words for the hymn "Jesus Loves Me."

The island was donated to USMA in 1908; the Warner House and Revolutionary fortifications still stand and are available for tours. For reservations, call (914) 446-8676.

Constitution Island website