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Richard Montgomery
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By F. Robby, June 30, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Richard Montgomery Marker | | |
Inscription. This Monument is erected by the order of CONGRESS 25th Janry 1776, to transmit to Posterity a grateful remembrance of the patriotism conduct enterprize & perserverance of Major General RICHARD MONTGOMERY, Who after a series of successes amidst the most discouraging Difficulties Fell in the attack on QUEBEC, 31st Decbr 1775. Aged 37 Years.
INVENIT ET SCULPSIT. PARISIIS. J.J. CAFFIERI SCULPTOR. REGIUS ANNO DOMINI. MDCCLXXVII.
Erected 1787 by St. Paul's Chapel, Continental Congress.
Location. 40° 42.67′ N, 74° 0.529′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Vesey Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Click for map. Marker is attached to the Broadway side of the St. Paul's Chapel. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Remains of Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery (here, next to this marker); St. Paul's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul’s Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Saint Paul’s Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); 100 Year-Old Sycamore (within shouting distance of this marker); Windmill (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); The Federal Post Office (about 400 feet away); Woolworth Building (about 500 feet away). Click for a list of all markers in New York. | | | | 
By F. Robby, June 30, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Richard Montgomery Marker | | |
More about this marker. The Latin text, translated roughly, is as follows: Designed and sculpted in Paris by royal sculptor J.J. Caffieri, in the Year of the Lord 1777.
It seems that while the marker was sculpted in 1777, it was not installed until 1787, due to the interference of the Revolutionary War.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for Richard Montgomery. (Submitted on July 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland.)
2. The Battle of Quebec. The American Revolution website. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By F. Robby, June 30, 2008 | |
| | | 3. St. Paul's Chapel | | The Richard Montgomery memorial is in the middle of the exterior wall of the St. Paul's Chapel. | | |
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By F. Robby, June 30, 2008 | |
| | | 4. First American Memorial? | | That is what this placard claims. It is below the Richard Montgomery marker and explains that Congress commissioned the memorial in 1776, and St. Paul's Chapel erected it in 1787. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008 | |
| | | 5. Richard Montgomery Marker | The State of New York caused the remains of Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery to be conveyed from Quebec and deposited beneath this monument the 8th day of July 1818.
General Richard Montgomery
In 1787, St. Paul’s Chapel erected a monument to honor General Richard Montgomery, the first officer to die in the American Revolution. The Continental Congress commissioned this monument in 1776, the first American memorial. Montgomery’s body was interred at St. Paul’s in 1818, 43 years after his death. | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on July 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 548 times since then. Last updated on January 4, 2009, by Gregory Guderian of Belleville, New Jersey. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on July 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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