Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Trial of Andre
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. Trial of Andre Marker
The British spy, Andre, was found guilty, in the Dutch Church which stood, in 1780, on the side of this edifice[.]Erected 1932 by NY State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 41° 1.341′ N, 73° 56.87′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway and Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on Kings Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tappan NY 10983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Reformed Dutch Church of Tappan (here, next to this marker); Rev. Guilliam Bertholf (a few steps from this marker); Floris Willemse Krom (a few steps from this marker); Tappan World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The First Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Blauvelt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Morris Bartow House (within shouting
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Marker at Dutch Church
The Reformed Dutch Church of Tappan served as a Military Hospital and prison during the Revolution.
Photographed By Clare Sheridan, October 2, 2020
3. Trial of Andre Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
4. Reformed Dutch Church of Tappan
Maj. John Andre, who conspired with Benedict Arnold for the capture of West Point, was convicted of treason at this site. He was later executed.
Photographed By Clare Sheridan, October 2, 2020
5. Trial of Andre Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,290 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on January 26, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on October 2, 2020, by Clare Sheridan of Tappan, New York. 4. submitted on April 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on October 2, 2020, by Clare Sheridan of Tappan, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
