Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Iran Hostages

Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

1. Iran Hostages Marker

Inscription. 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.

Erected 2006 by the Thayer Hotel and the Local Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1981.

Location. 41° 22.37′ N, 73° 57.843′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Aylward Way, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located at the parking lot entrance to the West Point Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Benjamin J. Havens (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Molly Corbin (a few steps from this marker); The Army Mule (a few steps from this marker); Abrams Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Warner Sisters (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Highlands (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Essayons— “Let Us Try” (about 300 feet away); The Path to Victory (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland Falls.

More about this marker. The marker was previously located in Veterans Park, on Main Street near Dale Avenue.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 12, 2022

2. Iran Hostages Marker

( current location )

Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

3. Iran Hostages Marker

( previous location )

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 996 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 28, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.