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Andre Captured
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By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Andre Captured Marker | | |
Inscription.
Here in 1780 three honest
militiamen arrested Major
John Andre Adjt-Gen. British
Army, disguised, preventing
disaster to the American cause.
Erected by Historical Society of the Tarrytowns.
Location. 41° 4.907′ N, 73° 51.498′ W. Marker is in Tarrytown, New York, in Westchester County. Marker is on N Broadway (U.S. 9), on the left when traveling north. Click for map. Marker is located in Patriots’ Park on the Tarrytown / Sleepy Hollow border. Marker is in this post office area: Tarrytown NY 10591, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. André Captors Monument (here, next to this marker); Korean & Viet Nam Memorial Monuments (within shouting distance of this marker); “The Memorial Church of Washington Irving” (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Second Reformed Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Asbury M. E. Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Philipsburg Manor (approx. half a mile away); Christ Church (approx. half a mile away); Action in Tarrytown (approx. half a mile away). Click for a list of all markers in Tarrytown.
Also see . . .
1. Major John André. (Submitted on June 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008 | |
| | | 2. Marker in Patriots’ Park | | |
2. Major John André, British spy of American Revolution. (Submitted on June 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
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By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008 | |
| | | 3. André Captured Marker | | The André Captured Marker is located next to the André Captors Monument in Patriots’ Park. | | |
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By Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008 | |
| | | 4. André Captors Monument | | This momument commemorates the capture of the British spy John André by John Paulding, Isaac Van Wart and David Williams. He was seized while attempting to return to New York City with plans of West Point, given to him by the American traitor Benedict Arnold. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 822 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.
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