Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lt. Col. E.M. Bechet, Sieur de Rochefontaine
1755-1814
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2017
1. Lt. Col. E.M. Bechet Marker
Revolutionary War Soldier
A French officer who fought for American independence, Rochefontaine served under the French General Rochambeau during the Revolutionary War. He assisted in the capture of Lord Cornwallis and later commanded the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers at West Point Military Academy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 42.693′ N, 74° 0.583′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Broadway and Vesey Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul's Chapel - the Building (here, next to this marker); The Building (here, next to this marker); Standing Against All Odds (a few steps from this marker); Majors Job Sumner and John Lucas (a few steps from this marker); The Churchyard (a few steps from this marker); The Fence (a few steps from this marker); Bell of Hope (a few steps from this marker); John Holt (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. The marker
this page online
Also see . . . Stephen Rochefontaine. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2006
2. Lt. Col. E.M. Bechet gravesite
Inscriptions in French provide more biographical information.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, April 11, 2020
3. Marker Detail
Assumedly, the central figure is Lt. Col. E.M. Bechet, Sieur de Rochefontaine.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2006
4. Lt. Col. E.M. Bechet marker, original style
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 284 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on March 25, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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