Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
British Hospital
Photographed by Ellen Adams, August 4, 2017
1. British Hospital Marker
Erected 1932 by State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1814.
Location. 44° 41.904′ N, 73° 27.313′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. It is at the intersection of Court Street and Oak Street, on the left when traveling east on Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 Court Street, 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 the North Atlantic Region, 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, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: First Church (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church of Plattsburgh (about 500 feet away); Hotel Cumberland - 1854 (about 500 feet away); Strand Theatre (about 600 feet away); To Commemorate Macdonough's Victory (about 600 feet away); Trinity Episcopal Church - 1830 (about 700 feet away); War Memorial (about 700 feet away); City Fire Department Horicon Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plattsburgh.
Regarding British Hospital. The original house was built ca. 1805. It was the home of Charles and Pamela Dunham; Mrs. Dunham ran a school there prior
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Photographed by Ellen Adams, August 4, 2017
2. Dunham House, now Heald Funeral Home
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. This page has been viewed 810 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 4, 2017, by Ellen Adams of Plattsburgh, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
