West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lt. Col. Alex. R. Thompson
U. States 6th Infantry
Sacred to the Remains of
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
1. Lt. Col. Alex. R. Thompson Marker
At the head of his regiment,
in a successful charge.
Battle of Okee-Cho-Bee
Florida
The son of a gallant officer
of the Revolutionary Army,
whose remains lie near this spot.
His devotion to country
was the dictate
of principle & example.
With morals,
founded on Christian piety,
his life was as exemplary
as his death was glorious.
This monument
is the joint tribute
of his affectionate widow,
and admiring regiment.
Erected by his Affectionate Widow and his Admiring Regiment.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 41° 24.003′ N, 73° 57.951′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Monument is in the US Military Academy Cemetery, Section XXX. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 329 Washington Road, West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lieut Sam'l. J. Bransford (a few steps from this marker); Kinsley Family (a few steps from this marker); The Cadet Monument
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Alexander R. Thompson in Cullum's Registry. (Submitted on February 22, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Alexander Thompson papers (1793-1932) at Univ of Michigan. (Submitted on February 22, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. West Point Cemetery Brochure. (Submitted on February 22, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
2. Lt. Col. Alex. R. Thompson Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
3. Lt. Col. Alex. R. Thompson Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
4. Lt. Col. Alex. R. Thompson Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
5. Lt. Col. Alex. R. Thompson Monument
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 27, 2023
6. Lt. Col. Alex. R. Thompson Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 22, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
