Endicott in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Routes of the Armies

Of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton

— 1779 —

Routes of the Armies Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 26, 2019

1. Routes of the Armies Marker

Inscription. An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States.

Rear Face:
Union near this point the brigade of Continental forces under General James Clinton proceeding from Canajoharie to join the main army of General John Sullivan at Tioga (Athens, Penn) was met by a detachment of one thousand men under General Enoch Poor sent up the Susquehanna River to meet Clinton and ensure the safety of his march August 1779.

Erected 1929 by State of New York.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 19, 1492.

Location. 42° 5.715′ N, 76° 4.038′ W. Marker is in Endicott, New York, in Broome County. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (Route 17C) and Badger Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Main Street. Marker in in the Union District. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Endicott NY 13760, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Brick Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverside Cemetery

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(approx. half a mile away); Chugnut (approx. 0.7 miles away); Drovers Inn (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rounds House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Rounds Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Vestal Parkway (approx. one mile away); War Memorial (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Endicott.

Rear Face of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel, October 26, 2019

2. Rear Face of Marker

Routes of the Armies Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Steve Stoessel

3. Routes of the Armies Park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 425 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.