West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anderson Memorial Fountain
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
1. Anderson Memorial Fountain Marker
in the name of
James Marsland Lawton
son-in-law of
General Robert Anderson
God gives us love. Some thing to love He lends us, but when love is grown to ripeness, that on which it throve falls off, and love is left alone.
James Marsland Lawton
Tender of heart, but firm of word
speaking in deeds and deedless in his tongue, his heart and hand both open and both free.
Eba Anderson Lawton
Who through church and nation gave loyal service to her master Christ
General Robert Anderson
Nor deem that acts heroic wait on chance. The man’s whole life preludes the single deed that shall decide if his inheritance be with the sifted few of matchless breed, or with the unmotived herd that only sleep and feed.
Eliza Bavard Anderson
Of southern birth, but loyal to the flag. Daughter of patriots – her undaunted soul, her gracious presence, her brilliant wit tempered by a loving heart made her the help meet for a hero.
Robert Anderson
Died on his twentieth birthday
A brave and noble nature
Gifted, cultured and refined.
Erected
by his widow
E. M. C. A. Lawton
1895
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Erasmus D. Keyes (within shouting distance of this marker); Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Ruger (within shouting distance of this marker); Wood Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Frederick Dent Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieut. William Gaston (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Benjamin Franklin Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Alonzo H Cushing (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel John Lind Smith (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
2. James Marsland Lawton Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
3. Eba Anderson Lawton Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
4. General Robert Anderson Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
5. Eliza Bavard Anderson Marker
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6. Robert Anderson Marker
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7. Erected By Marker
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8. Anderson Memorial Fountain
Internet Archive
9. The Anderson Family
Eliza Bayard Anderson, Robert Jr. and Major Anderson.
Eliza Bayard Anderson, Robert Jr. and Major Anderson.
from The Civil War through the Camera, Henry William Elison & Mathew B. Brady, © 1911 Review of Reviews.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
10. Anderson Memorial Fountain
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
11. Anderson Memorial Fountain Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
12. Marker in the West Point Cemetery
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
13. Grave of General Robert Anderson
Maj. Gen Robert Anderson and his wife Eliza are buried in West Point Cemetery a short distance from the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 2, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 722 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on October 26, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on April 27, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on October 26, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. 10, 11, 12, 13. submitted on April 27, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
