Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Iran Hostages
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009
1. Iran Hostages Marker
On route to the local Thayer Hotel they were accorded a grand patriotic outpouring of admiration and respect by the local community resulting in the "Hometown U.S.A." designation.
Erected 2006 by the Thayer Hotel and the Local Development Corporation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical date for this entry is January 25, 1981.
Location. 41° 22.37′ N, 73° 57.843′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Aylward Way, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Located at the parking lot entrance to the West Point Museum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. 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: Benjamin J. Havens (a few steps from this marker); Capt. Molly Corbin (a few steps from this marker); The Army Mule (a few steps from this marker); Abrams Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Warner Sisters (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Highlands
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More about this marker. The marker was previously located in Veterans Park, on Main Street near Dale Avenue.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 12, 2022
2. Iran Hostages Marker
Photographed by Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009
3. Iran Hostages Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,232 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 2. submitted on July 28, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
