West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Old Cadet Chapel
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
1. The Old Cadet Chapel Marker
Moved to the Cemetery &
reopened at this site in 1911
Open Daily 0800-1600
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 41° 23.866′ N, 73° 58.021′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. It is on Washington Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located near the entrance to the West Point Cemetery. 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: Margaret Corbin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Margaret Corbin (within shouting distance of this marker); Dade and his Command (within shouting distance of this marker); Old West Point Gates (within shouting distance of this marker); Anderson Memorial Fountain (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major Joshua L. Fowler (about 600 feet away); Captain George J. Godfrey (about 600 feet away); Erasmus D. Keyes (about 700 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. Marker at West Point
Marker is on the front door of the chapel.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
3. Old Cadet Chapel
Erected in 1837, this neo-classical chapel was the first house of worship at the U.S. Military Academy.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
4. Inside the Old Cadet Chapel
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
5. Inside the Old Cadet Chapel
The organ in the Old Cadet Chapel can be seen in this photo.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
6. Memorials in the Old Cadet Chapel
The walls of the Old Cadet Chapel are covered with trophies and memorial plaques.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
7. Revolutionary War Memorials
These memorials honor the generals who served during the Revolutionary War. The plaque for George Washington can be seen at the top.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
8. Revolutionary War Marker
Officers, Soldiers and Sailors
who served and died
in the War of Independence
against
Great Britain
1776 - 1783.
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Erected by the
Daughters of the Revolution
of the State of New York
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
9. Plaque for Benedict Arnold
There is even a plaque in the Old Cadet Chapel for Maj. Gen. Benedict Arnold, but since he later turned coat against America, his name and date of his death do not appear on the plaque.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2012
10. Marker in the Old Cadet Chapel
Joseph G. Swift
and
Simon M. Levy
comprising the First Class to graduate
from the U. S. Military Academy
12 October 1802
“You showed us the way
The Long Gray Line follows
In duty, in honor and for country.”
Presented on the occasion of the
American Jewish Tercentenary
6 March 1955
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
11. West Point Cemetery
The Old Cadet Chapel is located at the entrance to the West Point Cemetery.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
12. The Plain at West Point
The Old Cadet Chapel Marker was originally located on the Plain, but was moved about a ½ mile north to its present site in 1911 to make way for another building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,588 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 3, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on April 28, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 10. submitted on May 13, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 11, 12. submitted on October 3, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
