Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
American Revolution
1775-1783
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
1. American Revolution Marker
The American Revolution was a war for independence between the thirteen American colonies and their parent country, Great Britain. When it was over, the colonies became the United States of America. On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the thirteen colonies. From then on, Americans fought as citizens of a sovereign nation repelling an invasion by a foreign power.
In December 1776, the American army consisted of fewer than 3,000 badly clothed, equipped, and poorly fed men. On Christmas night in a blinding snowstorm, George Washingtons army crossed the Delaware and defeated Hessian troops in Trenton, NJ.
The war carried on through 1778 with the British attempting to separate New England from the southern colonies. By 1779, France and Spain had joined with the Americans, and Britain was faced with a possible war in Europe. On October 19, 1781, British General Cornwallis surrendered, and total peace came on October 19, 1783. 14,435 Americans died in the conflict.
Erected by The Masters College; and City of Santa Clarita.
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Location. 34° 22.649′ N, 118° 31.709′ W. Memorial is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Newhall. It can be reached from the intersection of Walnut Street and Newhall Avenue. Located in the park at Veterans Historical Plaza. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 24275 Walnut St, Newhall CA 91321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); Mexican American War (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War (a few steps from this marker); Civil War (a few steps from this marker);
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
2. American Revolution Marker
More about this memorial. Other markers here describe each major U.S. conflict.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
3. Nearby Marker
James Stewart, U.S. Air Force.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
4. Nearby Marker
Audie Murphy, U.S. Army.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
5. Sign at Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 1,497 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
