Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

1776-1976 In Memory Of

War of Independence Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

1. War of Independence Memorial

Inscription. 1776 - 1976 In memory of the approximately four hundred veterans of the War of Independence who were pioneers in settling the Broome County area. Washington at Valley Forge.

Erected by Binghamton Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list.

Location. 42° 5.886′ N, 75° 54.684′ W. Memorial is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. It is at the intersection of Collier Street and Court Street (U.S. 11), on the left when traveling south on Collier Street. Memorial is at the west side of the Broome County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 92 Court Street, Binghamton NY 13901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Upstate New York

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Christopher Columbus (here, next to this marker); Korean War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Binghamton Municipal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Heroic Sons (within shouting distance of this marker); Perry Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Universalist

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(about 300 feet away); Security Mutual Building (about 400 feet away); Binghamton Public Library (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Brigham Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Anton Schwarzmueller, May 13, 2022

2. War of Independence Memorial

Northward view

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 20, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. This page has been viewed 583 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 20, 2022, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.