Minerva in Essex County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Nathan West
1777 - 1783
— March 22, 1763 - April 1, 1835 —
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2020
1. Nathan West Marker
Honored for six years military service under Colonel Jeremiah Olney, R. I. with Washington's army in the winter at Valley Forge and against Cornwallis at Yorktown
Erected 1986 by Daughters of The American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 43° 47.192′ N, 73° 58.853′ W. Marker is in Minerva, New York, in Essex County. Marker is at the intersection of New York State Route 28N and Morse Memorial Highway, on the right when traveling east on State Route 28N. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Minerva NY 12851, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Town of Minerva World War II Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freedom Walk (about 400 feet away); The Forest Preserve and Adirondack Park (approx. 4.4 miles away); Theodore Roosevelt (approx. 5.8 miles away); a different marker also named Theodore Roosevelt (approx. 5.8 miles away); Welcome to North Creek (approx.
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Regarding Nathan West. Nathan was only 13 years old when he enlisted - beside his father - as a fifer in the 2nd Rhode Island Line regiment, which had former slaves as members after 1778.
Also see . . .
1. Minerva NY History. Town website entry:
American Revolutionary War soldier Ebenezer West and his five sons founded the town. (Submitted on June 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Jeremiah Olney. Wikipedia entry:
One of the few members of the Continental Army to serve the entire war. (Submitted on March 30, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2020
2. Nathan West gravesite
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2020
3. Minerva Baptist Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 30, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
