Verplanck in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kings Ferry
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 30, 2017
1. Kings Ferry Marker
vital crossing was located
here. Used by French and
American armies on march
to Yorktown in 1781.
Erected 1999 by Cortlandt Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 41° 14.949′ N, 73° 57.837′ W. Marker is in Verplanck, New York, in Westchester County. Marker is at the intersection of Hardie Street and Broadway, on the left when traveling north on Hardie Street. Marker is located in Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Verplanck NY 10596, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Grateful Remembrance (a few steps from this marker); The Story of a River (a few steps from this marker); The Path to Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); King’s Ferry Offered a Safe Crossing (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington at Verplanck’s Point (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Kings Ferry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Post Hannock House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Battle’s Aftermath (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Verplanck.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 30, 2017
2. Kings Ferry Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, January 30, 2017
3. Marker in Veterans Memorial Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2017. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 394 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 30, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
