Whitehall in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Early British Cannon
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
1. Early British Cannon Marker
B. Arnold’s Lake Champlain
fleet, both were blown up
in Whitehall Harbor by their
crews July 6, 1777, to avoid
capture by the British.
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° 33.003′ N, 73° 23.8′ W. Marker is in Whitehall, New York, in Washington County. Marker is at the intersection of N Williams Street and Poultney Street, on the right when traveling north on N Williams Street. Marker is located in front of the armory which is the current home of Company I, 2nd Regiment, National Guard of New York. 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. The Champlain Canal (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S.S. Ticonderoga (approx. 0.4 miles away); Whitehall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lakes to Locks Passage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Birthplace of the United States Navy (approx. 0.4 miles away); Skenesborough Museum (approx. 0.4 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Near This Spot (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehall.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
2. Early British Cannon Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
3. Marker in Whitehall
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
4. Early British Cannon Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
5. Early British Cannon
The cannon mentioned on the marker are no longer on display in front of the armory. This one can be seen in the nearby Skenesborough Museum.
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 803 times since then and 130 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
