Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Skirmish of Edgar's Lane
the
Skirmish of Edgar's Lane
September 30, 1778
when Continental Dragoons
commanded by
Major Henry Lee
routed a Hessian Patrol
Erected 1936 by The State of New York; The General Jacob Odell Chapter D.A.R.; The South Greenburgh Historical Society.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1778.
Location. 40° 59.883′ N, 73° 52.894′ W. Memorial is in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, in Westchester County. It is at the intersection of Warburton Avenue and Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling south on Warburton Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 623 Warburton Ave, Hastings on Hudson NY 10706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington's Continental Army (a few steps from this marker); The Hessians: Hired by the King (a few steps from this marker); After the Battle (a few steps from this marker); The Battle of Edgar's Lane (a few steps from this marker); The American Revolution in 1778
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
