Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Skirmish of Edgar's Lane

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022

1. The Skirmish of Edgar's Lane Marker

Inscription. Erected to commemorate
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. Marker is in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, in Westchester County. Memorial is at the intersection of Warburton Avenue and Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling south on Warburton Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 Warburton Ave, Hastings on Hudson NY 10706, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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 (a few steps from

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this marker); Seven Years of Fear: Hastings and the Neutral Ground (a few steps from this marker); Community Gardens in Zinsser Park / Los Jardines Comunitarios en el Parque Zinsser (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of Edgar's Lane (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings-on-Hudson.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 6, 2022

2. The Skirmish of Edgar's Lane Marker

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 149 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.