Cold Spring in Putnam County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General George Washington
in frequent visits to the American
troops encamped nearby during the
War of the
Revolution
drank at this spring
and gave it its name
Cold Spring.
Erected 1893 by Sons of the Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists.
Location. 41° 25.031′ N, 73° 57.587′ W. Marker is in Cold Spring, New York, in Putnam County. Marker is at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and Main Street, on the left when traveling north on Railroad Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cold Spring NY 10516, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Foundry Dock Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Warner Sisters (approx. ¼ mile away); New York American Patriot Gardens (approx. 0.3 miles away); Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away); Philipstown Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away); Gouverneur Kemble (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War II Veterans of St. Mary’s (approx. 0.4 miles away); Thomas Davenport (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cold Spring.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 720 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.