Whitehall in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Whitehall Harbor
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
1. Whitehall Harbor Marker
three vessels of B. Arnold’s
Lake Champlain fleet were
blown up in this harbor by
American forces July 6, 1777
to avoid being captured.
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1777.
Location. 43° 33.439′ N, 73° 24.087′ W. Marker is in Whitehall, New York, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and High Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitehall NY 12887, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Traveling Along the Canal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of the United States Navy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Skene’s Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Birthplace of the United States Navy (approx. ¼ mile away); Skenesborough Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Lakes to Locks Passage (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehall.
Also see . . . Battle of Valcour Island. (Submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
2. Whitehall Harbor Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
3. Marker in Whitehall
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
4. Whitehall Harbor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 510 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
