Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Benjamin J. Havens

1789 -1877

— Proprietor, Benny Havens Tavern —

Benjamin J. Havens Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

1. Benjamin J. Havens Marker

Inscription. Originally located on Homestaed Avenue, later moved to the banks of the Hudson.

Generations of West Point Cadets enjoyed the congenial atmosphere at the off-limits tavern run by Benny Havens. Here they could relax, unwind and spend some time away from the demands of the Academy. Benny was memorialized in the legendary song "Benny Havens 'O"

Erected 2006 by Seth Hudgins - Class of '64, Gus Fishburn - Class of '62, Ron Salvatore - Class of '64 (H), Don Sagaria, and the Local Development Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 41° 22.369′ N, 73° 57.836′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Cozzens Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. The marker is at the 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iran Hostages (a few steps from this marker); The Army Mule (a few steps from this marker); Abrams Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Capt. Molly Corbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Warner Sisters

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Highlands (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Essayons— “Let Us Try” (about 300 feet away); The Path to Victory (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland Falls.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 12, 2022

2. Benjamin J. Havens Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 12, 2022

3. Benjamin J. Havens Marker

West Point Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, July 12, 2022

4. West Point Museum

Photographed By Alan Edelson, June 15, 2009

5. Benjamin J. Havens Marker

( original location - 2009 )

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,030 times since then and 140 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 14, 2022, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5. submitted on June 17, 2009, by Alan Edelson of Union Twsp., New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.