Beekmantown in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The War of 1812
Photographed by Ellen Adams, July 30, 2017
1. The War of 1812 Marker
Erected 2013 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 1814.
Location. 44° 44.829′ N, 73° 28.181′ W. Marker is in Beekmantown, New York, in Clinton County. It is on New York State Route 22 0.4 miles south of Burke Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the entrance to Culver Hill Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Adirondacks & North Country, and in the Champlain Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Culver Hill Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); East Beekmantown (approx. 0.8 miles away); Sheldon-Hagar Homestead (approx. 2.1 miles away); Isaac Platt Home (approx. 2.2 miles away); a different marker also named The War of 1812 (approx. 2.7 miles away); Col. Thomas Miller's Home (approx. 2.8 miles away); First Blockhouse and Government Center (approx. 3.3 miles away); Philip Farnsworth's Tavern (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beekmantown.
Regarding The War of 1812. In the skirmish at Culver Hill, Major John Wool, with a force of 250 regular American troops and about 30 militiamen, took a stand against British regulars commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Willington. Willington was killed, but the Americans were forced to retreat to the south, where they regrouped at Halsey's Corners.
Photographed by Ellen Adams, July 30, 2017
2. War of 1812 Marker at entrance to Culver Hill Memorial Park
Photographed by Ellen Adams
3. Beekmantown ca. 1860
Culver Hill is in the background, looking south. Illustration from The Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812 by Benton J. Lossing.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. This page has been viewed 730 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 1, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
