Peru in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of Valcour
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
1. Battle of Valcour Marker
the valor of
American Forces
- led by -
Benedict Arnold
at the
Battle of Valcour
October 11, 1776
Erected 1928.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1776.
Location. 44° 37.14′ N, 73° 26.683′ W. Marker is in Peru, New York, in Clinton County. It is on U.S. 9, on the right when traveling north. The marker was moved from its previous location to the Peru Boat Ramp. The marker sits along the north side of the boat launch just east of the parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peru NY 12972, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, in the Adirondacks & North Country, and in the Champlain Valley. 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: Valcour Bay (here, next to this marker); Perus First Settler (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sax House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Possession House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Blast Furnace (approx. 0.6 miles away); Friswell Patent (approx. Ύ mile away); Gilliland Homestead (approx. Ύ mile away); a different marker also named Battle of Valcour (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Peru.
Also see . . . Battle of Valcour Island. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 9, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
this page online
Photographed by Larry Gertner, unknown
2. Battle of Valcour Island
ThoughtCo. website entry
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
3. Battle of Valcour Marker
On October 11, 1776, Gen. Benedict Arnold commanded a fleet of ships that engaged a British fleet under Gen. Guy Carleton that was sailing from Canada towards American held Crown Point and Fort Ticonderoga. While most of the American fleet was lost, the battle delayed the British long enough for them to abandon their invasion plans for another year.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
4. Battle of Valcour Marker
The Battle of Valcour Island is considered to be one of the first naval battles of the American Revolutionary War, and one of the first fought by the United States Navy.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 9, 2018
5. Monument on Lake Champlain
The main fighting occurred in the water seen behind the marker, a narrow strait between the mainland and Valcour Island visible in the background.
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2022
6. Battle of Valcour Marker
The marker at its new location beside the Peru Boat Launch
Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,176 times since then and 54 times this year. Last updated on August 23, 2021, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on November 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 9, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 9, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on March 29, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
