Patterson in Putnam County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Ludington Graves

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

1. Ludington Graves Marker

Inscription. Burial site of Revolutionary war heroes, Col. Henry Ludington and his daughter Sybil, who rode to warn the troops on 26 April 1777

Erected by Town of Patterson.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 26, 1777.

Location. 41° 30.841′ N, 73° 36.741′ W. Marker is in Patterson, New York, in Putnam County. It is at the intersection of New York State Route 311 and Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on New York State Route 311. Located in front of the Maple Avenue Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Patterson NY 12563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in the Hudson Valley,

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

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: Maple Avenue Cemetery (here, next to this marker); District School No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Christ Church (a few steps from this marker); Patterson Grange No. 939 (within shouting distance of this marker); The War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Patterson Veterans Monument

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Fellowship Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Patterson.

Regarding Ludington Graves. On historical markers her name is spelled Sybil and Sibyl, but on her gravestone it's spelled Sibbell.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

The Ludington Graves image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

2. The Ludington Graves

Sibbell, died 1839, 77 years
Abigail, Henry’s daughter, died 1816, 40 years
Henry, died 1817, 78 years
Abigail, Henry’s wife, died 1825, 80 years

Sibbell Ludington’s gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

3. Sibbell Ludington’s gravestone

Col. Henry Ludington’s gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

4. Col. Henry Ludington’s gravestone

[ inscribed on the plaque ] Revolutionary Soldier
Col. Henry Ludington
1775 1783
placed by the
Enoch Crosby Chapter
D.A.R. [ inscribed on the small bronze marker ] S A R 1775
Henry Ludington
1739 – 1817
July 4, 2000
Westchester / Putnam Chapter
Sons of The American Revolution

A Small Stone at the Edge of the Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009

5. A Small Stone at the Edge of the Cemetery

Revolutionary Soldiers
Buried Here
Placed here by N.Y. State
Organization NSDAR

Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,289 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 14, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.