White Plains in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of White Plains
Chatterton’s Hill, October 28, 1776
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
1. Chatterton’s Hill Marker
The American Revolutionary War
1776 2001
Phases of Action
October 28th
Morning
1. Americans Occupy Chatterton’s Hill
2. British Approach from the South
3. American Pickets Retreat
4. Hessians Under Rahl Seize Hill
5. British Bombard Chatterton’s Hill
Midday
6. British and Hessians Cross Bronx River
7. Hessians Outflank Americans
8. British Dragoon Cavalry Attacks
9. Americans Retreat from Chatterton’s Hill
October 29th to 31st
10. Heavy Rain Delays British Attack
11. British Bombard Americans
12. Washington Retires to North Castle
November 1st
13. British Attack Center of Lines
14. British Bombard American Left Flank
15. British Bombard Right Flank
Erected by the City of White Plains to commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Battle
Erected 2001 by City of White Plains.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1889.
Location. 41° 1.809′ N, 73° 46.781′ W. Marker is in White Plains, New York, in Westchester County. Marker
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of White Plains (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Arms Apartments (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Battle of White Plains (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob Purdy House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Plains.
More about this marker. The marker is dominated by a map showing the phases of action during the Battle of White Plains.
The lower right of the marker features the seal of the City of White Plains. The motto “Liberty or Death” appears on the lower left of the marker.
Regarding Battle of White Plains. Take a Virtual Tour by Markers of the Battle of White Plains, NY.
Related markers.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin
2. Marker in Battle Whitney Park
American troops defended this position against multiple attacks by British troops under General William Howe, and Hessian troops led by Col. Johann Rall during the Battle of White Plains.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of White Plains. The American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on June 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Battle of White Plains. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
3. Battle Whitney Park
Several markers are located in this park on the summit of Chatterson's Hill, a focal point in the Battle of White Plains.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
4. Detail of Battle Map from Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,254 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
