Chazy in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

A. Vantine Farm

Photographed By Ellen Adams, July 19, 2017

1. A. Vantine Farm Marker

Inscription. Muron Regt. of 1000 men camped here prior to the Sept. 11, 1814 Battle of Plattsburgh. They never reached Plattsburgh.

Erected by Town of Chazy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1814.

Location. 44° 49.143′ N, 73° 25.963′ W. Marker is in Chazy, New York, in Clinton County. Marker is on U.S. 9 (New York State Route 9) 0.1 miles north of Ingraham Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8603-8625 US 9, West Chazy NY 12992, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Benedict Arnold (approx. 1½ miles away); Benjamin Franklin (approx. 1.6 miles away); Philip Farnsworth's Tavern (approx. 2½ miles away); Point Au Roche Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 3.1 miles away); R.R. Station (approx. 3½ miles away); Homestead Site of Jean LaFramboise (approx. 3½ miles away); Near This Spot (approx. 3.8 miles away); Theodore Roosevelt's Visit to Isle La Motte (approx. 3.9 miles away in Vermont). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chazy.

Regarding A. Vantine Farm. The Regiment de Meuron was originally raised in Switzerland in 1781 for service with the Dutch East India Company.

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The regiment entered British service in 1795, and served in the Mediterranean and Peninsular campaigns of 1806-1812. They were posted to Canada during the War of 1812.

Photographed By Ellen Adams, July 20, 2023

2. A. Vantine Farm Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 19, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. 2. submitted on July 21, 2023, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.