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

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Thomas Benedict IV

Photographed By Ellen Adams, July 26, 2017

1. Thomas Benedict IV Marker

Inscription. Thomas Benedict IV homestead - Hdqrs. Maj. Gen. de Rottenburg British occupation forces 1814

Erected 1985 by Town of Plattsburgh.

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

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 44° 41.818′ N, 73° 29.285′ W. Marker was in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. Marker was on Cornelia Street (New York State Route 3), on the right when traveling west. Marker was in front of Champlain Valley Veterinary Services, opposite the entrance to Consumer Square shopping center. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 408 Route 3, Plattsburgh NY 12901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Col. Thomas Miller's Home (approx. 0.8 miles away); State Normal School (approx. 1.1 miles away); The War of 1812 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Isaac Platt Home (approx. 1½ miles away); British Hospital (approx. 1.6 miles away); Pike’s Cantonment (approx. 1.7 miles away); a different marker also named Pike's Cantonment (approx. 1.7 miles away); Trinity Episcopal Church - 1830 (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plattsburgh.

Regarding Thomas Benedict IV.

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Major General Francis de Rottenburg (1757-1832) arrived in Canada in 1810 and with the outbreak of the War of 1812 assumed command of the Montreal district. He assumed responsibility for both the civil and military leadership of Lower Canada on two occasions during the absence of Sir George Prevost, the commander in chief.

In 1814, as Sir George Prevost prepared to invade the United States by way of Lake Champlain, he placed de Rottenburg in command of a division of three brigades. However, Prevost personally led the campaign, which was defeated at the Battle of Plattsburgh.

Additional commentary.
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As of July 2019, this marker has been removed and the building is slated for demolition. The marker is currently being held by the Clinton County Historical Association.

— Submitted July 12, 2019, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, April 10, 2022

2. Thomas Benedict IV Marker

The marker has been reinstalled at the same place.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 26, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. 2. submitted on April 12, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.