White Plains in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of White Plains
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White Plains
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
1. Battle of White Plains side of the marker
Battle of White Plains
October 28th, 1776 The Continental Army under the command of General George Washington defended these heights checking the British advance across Westchester
Erected by the City of White Plains to commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Battle
White Plains
At the time of the Battle of Long Island and capture of the city of New York by the British, The New York Provincial Congress moved to safety in White Plains.
The colonial roads intersected in the Town, placing it in the path of the British attempt to encircle and to capture Washingtons army.
The heights around White Plains, and intervening rivers and swamps, presented a natural defensive position for an American stand. For these reasons, the site became the field of battle.
From October 28th to November 1st, 1776, in five days of intermittent fighting, White Plains became a place of honor.
Erected 2001 by City of White Plains.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1749.
Location. 41° 1.813′ N, 73° 46.789′ W. Marker is in White Plains,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Battle of White Plains (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
2. White Plains side of the marker
More about this marker. The top of the marker features a picture of American soldiers manning a cannon with the caption Alexander Hamiltons Battery in the Battle of White Plains
The picture is based on a 2 Cents U.S. Postage Stamp, "Battle of White Plains 1926, The 150th Anniversary", by artist Edmund F. Ward.
The lower right of the marker features the seal of the City of White Plains. The motto Liberty or Death appears on the lower left of the marker.
Regarding Battle of White Plains / White Plains. Take a Virtual Tour by Markers of the Battle of White Plains, NY.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the Battle of White Plains, NY, study each marker in the order shown.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of White Plains.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
3. Marker on Battle Avenue
Starting October 27, 1776, American troops defended this position against multiple attacks by British troops under General William Howe, and Hessian troops led by Col. Johann Rall.
2. Battle of White Plains. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
4. Battle Whitney Park
Several markers are located in this park on the summit of Chatterson's Hill, a focal point in the Battle of White Plains.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,961 times since then and 104 times this year. Last updated on September 10, 2026, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
