West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
To the American Soldier
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
1. To the American Soldier Marker
The lives and destinies of valiant Americans are entrusted to your care and leadership.
Felix de Weldon sculptor 1980
Erected 1980 by USMA Classes of 1935 and 1936.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 23.379′ N, 73° 57.693′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Mills Road and Schoefield Place, on the right when traveling south on Mills Road. Marker is located just north of Lusk Reservoir. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, 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: Flight Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Air Cadet Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Corps (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs (about 600 feet away); North and South Redoubts (about 600 feet away); Fort Arnold (about 600 feet away); The Beverly Robinson House (about 600 feet away); Fort Putnam (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
2. To the American Soldier Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
3. American Soldier Statue
This nine-foot bronze sculpture was the first West Point monument to honor enlisted personnel.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
4. Monument at the US Military Academy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
5. Detail of American Soldier Statue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
6. Sculptor's Mark
The American Soldier Statue was sculpted by Felix de Weldon, who also did the Iwo Jima Statue at Arlington National Cemetery.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,277 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on September 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
