Millport in Chemung County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Honor of Major General John Sullivan
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 21, 2015
1. In Honor of Major General John Sullivan Monument
On the pinnacle near this site, the Movable Lodge of Free Masons, connected with the army of
Major General John Sullivan
of New Hampshire
held a command under a large oak tree, while on a military expedition against the Six Nations of Indians, in the year 1779 after which event this lodge derived its name.
This memorial erected by Old Oak Lodge No. 253 F.& A.M. of Millport and dedicated with masonic ceremonies
September 9, 1922.
Erected 1922 by Old Oak Lodge No. 253 F.& A.M. of Millport.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 42° 15.917′ N, 76° 50.083′ W. Marker is in Millport, New York, in Chemung County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 14 and Crescent Street, on the left when traveling north on New York State Route 14. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Millport NY 14864, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Green Bently (approx. 0.4 miles away); Military Route (approx. half a mile away); Catherines Town (approx. 4.8 miles away); Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton
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Photographed by Brian Scott, September 21, 2015
2. In Honor of Major General John Sullivan Marker
Photographed by Brian Scott, September 21, 2015
3. In Honor of Major General John Sullivan Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on April 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 8, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 896 times since then and 36 times this year. Last updated on April 16, 2023, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 8, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
