Pawling in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In memory of General George Washington
Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
1. In memory of General George Washington Marker
In memory of
General George Washington
Commander in Chief of Continental Army
Fredericksburg
Sept. 19 – Nov. 27, 1778
Made possible through the efforts of
Senator Vincent L. Leibell
The Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Pawling
Dedicated May 2005
Erected 2005 by Historical Society of Quaker Hill and Pawling.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 41° 33.361′ N, 73° 35.648′ W. Marker is in Pawling, New York, in Dutchess County. It is on East Main Street 0.1 miles South Street, on the right when traveling north. Located behind the John Kane House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pawling NY 12564, 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: The Great Barbecue (here, next to this marker); Fredericksburg 1778 (here, next to this marker); John Kane House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Great Barbecue (about 700 feet away, measured in
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, November 10, 2009
2. Markers behind the John Kane House
“The Great Barbecue Barbecue” marker is on the left, the “Fredericksburg 1778” marker is on the right. In the center is the “In memory of General George Washington” marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,513 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
