Routes of the Armies Marker

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Cuylerville in Livingston County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Routes of the Armies

By Yugoboy, July 24, 2012

1. Routes of the Armies Marker

This marker is on the front side of a large boulder. Another marker exists on the back celebrating the specific battle at this location. See the "Genesee Castle" marker entry for further details.

Inscription. Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton 1779 An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians of the frontier of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States.

Erected 1929 by State of New York.

Location. 42° 46.604′ N, 77° 51.716′ W. Marker is in Cuylerville, New York, in Livingston County. Marker is on Cuylerville Road (U.S. 20A) ¼ mile west of Barrett Road. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leicester NY 14481, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Genesee Castle (here, next to this marker); The International Society of Arboriculture and the National Arborist Association (a few steps from this marker); Boyd – Parker (within shouting distance of this marker); This wayside shrine marks the place (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); National Hotel (approx. half a mile away); A-cn-do-wa-nuh (approx. 1.5 miles away); Boyd-Parker (approx. 1.7 miles away); D. L. & W. Depot (approx. 1.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Cuylerville.

Routes of the Armies Marker and its holder boulder Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, July 24, 2012

2. Routes of the Armies Marker and its holder boulder

Routes of the Armies Marker with highlights Photo, Click for full size

By Yugoboy, July 24, 2012

3. Routes of the Armies Marker with highlights

I realized how difficult to read the map was, so I took a few minutes to make some of the information clearer. I hope the effort was worth it (you may need to click on the picture for a larger version).

Credits. This page originally submitted on August 2, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. This page has been viewed 91 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2012, by Yugoboy of Rochester, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.