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

Kosciuszko

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 15, 2012

1. Kosciuszko Marker

Inscription. The pedestal and shaft of this monument were erected by the Corps of Cadets of the U.S. Military Academy in 1828 to the memory of
the Polish American General
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
The statue of this Revolutionary hero was presented by the Polish clergy and laity of the United States and was unveiled with due ceremonies Sept. 1, 1913.

Back of Monument:
Brigadier General
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
1746 – 1817
Appointed Engineer-in-Charge
of
West Point fortifications
by
General Washington
in 1778

Erected by the Corps of Cadets
1828

Erected 1828 by U.S. Corps of Cadets.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1780.

Location. 41° 23.678′ N, 73° 57.158′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Cullum Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the United States Military Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Clinton (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also

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named Fort Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker); Water Battery (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Battle of Yorktown (about 600 feet away); Battle of Palo Alto (about 600 feet away); Battle of Resaca De La Palma (about 600 feet away); Great Chain Battery (about 600 feet away); Sheridan Memorial (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.

Also see . . . General Thaddeus Kosciuszko (1746 – 1817) Hero of America and Poland. (Submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Additional keywords. fortifications

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009

2. Kosciuszko Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 15, 2012

3. Kosciuszko Marker

Back of Kosciuszko Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009

4. Back of Kosciuszko Monument

Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 15, 2012

5. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument

The statue of Kosciuszko at West Point looks out over the Hudson River.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko at the USMA image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009

6. Thaddeus Kosciuszko at the USMA

Thaddeus Kosciuszko image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009

7. Thaddeus Kosciuszko

The Kosciuszko Monument is located on the site of Fort Clinton (originally named Fort Arnold). Kosciuszko engineered the fort during the Revolutionary War.

Closeup of Kosciuszko Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009

8. Closeup of Kosciuszko Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,124 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2010, by Frederick Bothwell of Georgetown, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on September 4, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 4, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on September 4, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.