White Plains in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Arms Apartments
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
1. Washington Arms Apartments Marker
Washington’s stand against
the British, under Howe,
near this site during
the Battle of White Plains.
October 28, 1776.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1864.
Location. 41° 1.872′ N, 73° 46.699′ W. Marker is in White Plains, New York, in Westchester County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Plains NY 10606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of White Plains (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Battle of White Plains (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (about 500 feet away); Battle Park (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (about 700 feet away); Jacob Purdy House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Plains.
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of White Plains
this page online
2. The Battle of White Plains. British Battles website entry:
An account of the battle from a British perspective. (Submitted on May 27, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
2. Marker in White Plains
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
3. Marker on Battle and Washington Aves.
During the Battle of White Plains, American troops defended a position just west of the marker against multiple attacks by British troops under General William Howe, and Hessian troops led by Col. Johann Rall.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
4. Battle Ave in White Plains
British troops under General William Howe followed this route when attacking the Americans defending Chatterson's Hill. This view looks in the direction of the marker.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 20, 2021
5. The Battle of White Plains
The American Revolution website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 27, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,060 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 27, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on May 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
