Newburgh in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Uzal Knapp Gravesite

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2024

1. Uzal Knapp Gravesite Marker

Inscription. Buried on these grounds in 1856, Uzal Knapp was known in his lifetime as “The Last of the Life Guards,” an elite unit of men that protected General Washington during the Revolutionary War. In 1860, the marker was placed and his wife Abagail, whose death preceded her husband, was reinterred beside him. The claim of Knapp's service in the Guard has been disputed, and research in this area continues.

“His Excellency depends upon the Colonels for good Men, such as they can recommend for their sobriety, honesty, and good behaviour; he wishes them to be from five feet, eight Inches high, to five feet, ten Inches; handsomely and well made, and as there is nothing in his eyes more desirable, than Cleanliness in a Soldier, he desires that particular attention may be made, in the choice of such men, as are neat, and spruce.” – General Orders March 11, 1776 The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, University of Virginia Library

[Caption] Uzal Knapp, Charles Winfield Tice, pre-1858

Erected by Palisades Interstate Park Commission • New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.

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This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is March 11, 1776.

Location. 41° 29.879′ N, 74° 0.587′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, New York, in Orange County. It can be reached from Liberty Street north of Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north. 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: Uzal Knapp (here, next to this marker); Liberty Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Headquarters (within

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2024

2. Uzal Knapp Gravesite Marker

shouting distance of this marker); The Minuteman (within shouting distance of this marker); Tower of Victory (within shouting distance of this marker); Minuteman Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); George Washington Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.

Uzal Knapp's Gravestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 29, 2024

3. Uzal Knapp's Gravestone

On the back side is inscribed: Erected by The Newburgh Guard
Company F
10th Regiment N.Y.S.M.
June, 1860

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 421 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.