Newburgh in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Generals' Farewell
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2024
1. The Generals' Farewell Marker
“Rochambeau was pleased to renew his acquaintance with Mrs. Washington, while some of his officers had the honor to meet her for the first time.” – Rochambeau's aide-de-camp, Louis Francois Dupont d'Aubevoye, comte de LauberdièreDuring the Revolutionary War, Washington made his headquarters here at Hasbrouck House from April 1782 to August 1783. His Continental Army had already changed the course of the war with its successful campaign at Yorktown, Virginia. Victory was all but assured.
On December 7, 1782, Rochambeau (right) arrived here to meet with Washington (left) one last time. In their previous meetings, they focused on war strategy. Now they were saying goodbye. One week earlier the Americans and British agreed to preliminary Articles of Peace. The Revolutionary War did not formally end until May 1784 when both countries had ratified the 1783 Treaty of Paris.
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• (Bottom left) This map shows the locations of the Continental Army's last encampment. Washington headquartered in Newburgh. General Gates and his Continental Army troops were near New Windsor.
• (Map) New Windsor Cantonment 1782-1783 winter quarters of the Continental Army of about 7,000 soldiers and 500 women and children in nearly 600 log huts. Currently: State
this page online
• (Bottom right) © David R. Wagner [detail] courtesy Dr. Frank T. Bumpus Collection of the Hudson River Valley Institute at Marist College
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1782.
Location. 41° 29.835′ N, 74° 0.568′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, New York, in Orange County. It can be reached from the intersection of Lafayette Street and Edward Street. Marker is in Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 84 Liberty St, Newburgh NY 12550, 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 Path to Victory (here, next to this marker); Washington’s Headquarters (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome to Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Changing Landscape (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Washington’s Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Uzal Knapp
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2024
2. The Generals' Farewell Marker
Featured marker is on the left.
Also see . . . Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site. In the critical months that General George Washington spent at Newburgh, he made some of his most important contributions to shaping the American republic. It was here that Washington rejected the idea of an American monarchy; ended the Newburgh Conspiracy, preventing potential military control of the government; created the Badge of Military Merit, forerunner of the Purple Heart; and circulated an influential letter to State Governors outlining the key principals he felt necessary for the new republic. (New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation) (Submitted on October 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
