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Whitehall in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

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Near This Spot Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 22, 2020
1. Near This Spot Marker
Inscription.
March 21, 1780, 3 Tories and many Indians murdered a settler and his wife and captured Lemma Bartholomew. After his return he served as ensign in Revolution
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1780.
 
Location. 43° 32.947′ N, 73° 23.271′ W. Marker is in Whitehall, New York, in Washington County. It is on U.S. 4 east of After Tower Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitehall NY 12887, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. 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: Early British Cannon
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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. Ύ mile away); The Champlain Canal (approx. Ύ mile away); Whitehall (approx. 0.8 miles away); U.S.S. Ticonderoga (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lakes to Locks Passage (approx. 0.8 miles away); Birthplace of the United States Navy (approx. 0.8 miles away); Skenesborough Museum (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehall.
 
Near This Spot Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 22, 2020
2. Near This Spot Marker
Looking West Along US 4 “Near This Spot” Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, August 22, 2020
3. Looking West Along US 4 “Near This Spot” Marker
Marker is on the left side of the road just past the car and the village line.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 759 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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