| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — 100th Anniversary of Highland Falls |
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| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Abrams Gate Named in Honor of General Creighton W. Abrams U.S. Military Academy Class of 1936 |
| | Born September 15, 1914 Died September 4, 1974
A hard-fighting World War II tank battalion commander, General Abrams led armored forces through France, relieved encircled American soldiers at Bastogne, and spearheaded Patton's Third Army drive into Germany. Throughout a distinguished career, he commanded regimental, division, corps, and field army forces. General Abrams managed the buildup for the Vietnam War and served as overall commander during the difficult final . . . — Map (db m20013) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Andre Cavaro Lucas |
| | Medal of Honor awarded to Andre Cavaro Lucas Lieutenant Colonel, Infantry for action at Fire Support Base Ripcord Republic of Vietnam, 1 to 23 July 1970 “ . . . Lieutenant Colonel Lucas . . . performed numerous acts of extraordinary valor in directing the defense of the Allied position . . . He flew in a helicopter at tree top level above an entrenched enemy directing the fire of one of his companies for over three hours, even though his helicopter was heavily damaged . . . He . . . — Map (db m60240) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Benjamin J. Havens 1789 -1877 Proprietor, Benny Havens Tavern |
| | Originally located on Homestaed Avenue, later moved to the banks of the Hudson.
Generations of West Point Cadets enjoyed the congenial atmosphere at the off-limits tavern run by Benny Havens. Here they could relax, unwind and spend some time away from the demands of the Academy. Benny was memorialized in the legendary song "Benny Havens 'O" — Map (db m20016) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Benny Havens |
| | Tavern owner of USMA cadet fame buried at this site. Marker inscribed with song title tribute. 1789-1877 O & R Utilities — Map (db m54840) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Buffalo Soldiers |
| | African-American units of the 9th and 10th Cavalry quartered at West Point in 1907, grew to over 100 skilled and disciplined men who trained the cadets. Considered the first “colored regulars” at West
Point. Many local men served in this distinguished company. — Map (db m58559) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Buttermilk Falls |
| | At the foot of this lane at Buttermilk Falls, was the Headquarters of General Israel Putnam, Commander in the Highlands 1779 — Map (db m18273) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Capt. Molly Corbin |
| | Revolutionary War heroine, called “Molly Pitcher” who manned the cannon when her husband was killed in battle. Molly was also badly wounded and lived in various homes while recuperating from her own wounds. Originally buried on the J.P. Morgan Estate at Cragston – Molly was moved to West Point Cemetery in 1926. A memorial plaque is on display at the cemetery and at the Holy Innocents Church. Sponsored by The West Point Womens Club and the Local Development Corporation 2006 — Map (db m20040) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Captain Molly |
| | Margaret Corbin, heroine of the Battle of Fort Washington, passed her last days on the former J.P. Morgan Eastate, near here. — Map (db m54841) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Church of the Holy Innocents Circa 1840's |
| | Built "To the Honour and Glory of God, Amen" by Prof. R. W. Weir - named after his children. — Map (db m20014) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Citizens National Bank |
| | First bank in community – located on the main floor of this building 1908 — Map (db m55524) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Freedom Road |
| | The route traveled by the 52 American hostages from Stewart Airport to West Point after their release from captivity in Iran January 25, 1981. — Map (db m11713) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Harriman Family |
| | Edward Harriman was a railroad magnate who donated land for Harriman State Park. His son, William Averell, was a noted public servant and diplomat, whose contributions include serving as the chief overseas administrator of lend-lease, and Ambassador to the Soviet Union, Great Britain, a New York Governor and the Chief U.S. negotiator when Paris Peace talks on Vietnam opened in 1968. Sponsored by HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and the Highland Falls Development Corporation 2006 — Map (db m54854) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Highland Falls World War II Memorial |
| | In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice for God and Country World War II Elmer Blake Harold D. Bock Concetta Costagna Charles W. Erichson Raymond J. Flanders Leon Harer, Jr. M. Joseph Hogan John J. Monahan Joseph F. Murphy Owen S. Murphy William T. Murphy Gerda Mulack Joseph OLaughlin William Pfiel Edward A. Rafferty William E. Rafferty Leon DesRosiers Charles Sweat John E. Shull Calvin Tompkins Thomas Tompkins Francis S. Waldron Richard S. Wiener — Map (db m52878) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Highlands Korea & Vietnam Memorial |
| | In honor of the men and women of the Town of Highlands who served our country during the Korean Conflict Jun. 27, 1950 to Jan. 31, 1955 and the Vietnam Era Aug. 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 — Map (db m52880) WM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Highlands War Memorial |
| | In honor of the men and women of the Town of Highlands who served our country under God in war and peace. To the memory of those who died to preserve our freedom. — Map (db m52881) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Highlands World War I Memorial |
| | World War 1917 – 1918 Dedicated to the men from the town of Highlands who died that this nation might live. — Map (db m52879) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Iran Hostages |
| | Fifty-two Americans held hostage in Iran for 444 days were reunited with their families on January 25, 1981.
On route to the local Thayer Hotel they were accorded a grand patriotic outpouring of admiration and respect by the local community resulting in the "Hometown U.S.A." designation. — Map (db m20015) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Iranian Hostage Reunion |
| | On January 25, 1981 fifty-two Americans were reunited with their families and nation after 444 days as hostages in Iran. Enroute to the U.S.M.A., West Point they were the recipients of an outpouring of love from people of the Hudson Valley and a “Hometown, U.S.A.” reception by Highland Falls bedecked in yellow ribbons-symbolic of welcome to those who have returned.
This plaque is dedicated to that spirit of patriotism to the eight brave young men who earlier lost their lives . . . — Map (db m7435) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — John Burroughs |
| | April 3, 1837 – March 29, 1921 As a young man, the poet- naturalist taught school near this spot. Here he wrote his poem “Waiting”. — Map (db m52715) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — The Army Mule |
| | Since 1899 the mule has been the West Point mascot promoting the spirit of the Corps of Cadets. Mules were very important to the Army in the late 1800s through World War I. While not regular cavalry mounts, mules were used extensively to pull supply wagons, caissons, and artillery pieces. Mules are stronger, more surefooted, more intelligent, and eat less than horses. Riding mules like “Hannibal” were used by mounted guards and by messengers.
Hannibal (249-183 B.C.) was one of . . . — Map (db m7434) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — The Long Gray Line |
| | In honor of the Long Gray Line of the United States Military Academy serving our nation since 1802 Sponsored by Thomas B. Dyer 67 Edward C. Meyer 51 John A. Hammack 49 Denis F. Mullance 52 Theodore G. Stroup Jr. 62 and Highland Falls Local Development Corporation 2006 — Map (db m54851) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Union Cemetery War Memorial |
| | In memory of our dead heroes soldiers, sailors and marines of all wars. U.S.A. — Map (db m54867) HM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — USMA Iraq and Afghanistan Deaths |
| | In honor of the first male and female graduates of the United States Military Academy killed in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan during the Global War on Terrorism Iraq CPT James F. Adamouski 95 2 April 2003 2LT Emily J. T. Perez 05 12 September 2006 Afghanistan LTC Michael J. McMahon 85 27 November 2004 1LT Laura Walker 03 18 August 2006 Donated by The Association of Graduates United States Military Academy and Highland Falls Local . . . — Map (db m54994) WM |
| New York (Orange County), Highland Falls — Warner Sisters |
| | After the death of their father, Susan (1819-1885) and Ann (1824-1915) Warner lived and worked on Constitution Island on the Hudson, gardening, writing popular books and famous song “Jesus Loves Me.” They regularly administered to the free religious study of the West Point cadets. During winter they stayed in Highland Falls. Both are buried in the West Point Cemetery. — Map (db m29866) HM |
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