West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Margaret Corbin
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
1. Margaret Corbin Marker
• Margaret Corbin •
a heroine of the Revolution
known as Captain Molly
1751 – 1800
who at the Battle of Fort Washington, New York City, when her husband John Corbin was killed, kept his field piece in action until severely wounded and thereafter, by an Act of Congress, received half the pay and allowances of
“a soldier in the service”
She lived, died and was buried on the Hudson River bank, near the village called Highland Falls. In appreciation of her deeds for the cause of Liberty, and that her heroism may not be forgotten, her dust was removed to this spot and this memorial erected by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in New York State
1926
Erected 1926 by National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution in New York State.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Women. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.
Location. 41° 23.87′ N, 73° 58.047′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Washington Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Cadet Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Margaret Corbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dade and his Command (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Old West Point Gates (about 300 feet away); Major Joshua L. Fowler (about 600 feet away); Anderson Memorial Fountain (about 600 feet away); Captain George J. Godfrey (about 600 feet away); Major General Daniel Butterfield (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
More about this marker. The top of the marker contains a bas relief plaque showing Molly Corbin manning the cannon at the Battle of Fort Washington.
Also see . . . Margaret Cochran Corbin. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution website entry (Submitted on November 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
2. Detail of the Margaret Corbin Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
3. Marker in West Point Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
4. Margaret Corbin Monument
The monument is located in the West Point Cemetery. The Old Cadet Chapel can be seen in the background of the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
5. West Point Cemetery
The Molly Corbin monument is located in the West Point Cemetery. The cemetery gates seen here were the main gates to West Point during the later half of the nineteenth century.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,364 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 7, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on September 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
