Near Peru in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Valcour Bay
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2022
1. Valcour Bay Marker
Valcour Bay has been designated registered a National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 2, 1935. This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States.
National Park Service
1961
Erected 1961.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 44° 37.138′ N, 73° 26.682′ W. Marker is near Peru, New York, in Clinton County. It can be reached from U.S. 9 north of McDowell Way, on the right when traveling north. Located at the Peru State Boat Launch. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12901, 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: Battle of Valcour (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 . . .
this page online
1. Valcour Bay (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Battle of Valcour Island (Wikipedia). (Submitted on April 2, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 28, 2022
2. Valcour Bay Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2022, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
