Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Headquarters Plattsburgh Barracks
Photographed By Joe Harness, July 17, 2011
1. Headquarters Plattsburgh Barracks Marker
Inscription.
Headquarters Plattsburgh Barracks. . Known as the Administration Building, this edifice stands at the apex of the parade ground and surrounding structures of Plattsburgh Barracks, an active U.S. Army post until 1944. It overlooks the site of the earthen fortification Fort Moreau which, flanked by similar Forts Brown and Scott, defined the American line during the pivotal Battle of Plattsburgh in the War of 18 12.
Just to the southeast is the site of the "old" post which dates to 1814. Amidst rumors during the late 1880's that the post was to be abandoned, public pressure for an ongoing military presence is said to have strongly influenced the eventual construction of this permanent installation in 1893.
Herein were located the offices of the commander and his staff and, originally, the post mess hall. A marble tablet in the entryway honors men of the 21st Infantry Regiment who lost their lives in Cuba during the Spanish-American War
Known as the Administration Building, this edifice stands at the apex of the parade ground and surrounding structures of Plattsburgh Barracks, an active U.S. Army post until 1944. It overlooks the site of the earthen fortification Fort Moreau which, flanked by similar Forts Brown and Scott, defined the American line during the pivotal Battle of Plattsburgh in the War of 1812.
Just to the southeast is the site of the "old" post which dates to 1814. Amidst rumors during the late 1880's that the post was to be abandoned, public pressure for an ongoing military presence is said to have strongly influenced the eventual construction of this permanent installation in 1893.
Herein were located the offices of the commander and his staff and, originally, the post mess hall. A marble tablet in the entryway honors men of the 21st Infantry Regiment who lost their lives in Cuba during the Spanish-American War
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
Location. 44° 40.972′ N, 73° 26.869′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. Marker is on U.S. Oval close to Ohio Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 847 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.