Pelham in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Colonel Philip Pell
1753 - 1811
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010
1. Colonel Philip Pell Marker
Pelham Memorial High School
were part of the farm belonging to
Colonel Philip Pell
1753 – 1811
Judge Advocate Continental Army
Member of the New York State Assembly
Regent of the University of the State of New York
Surrogate of Westchester County, N.Y.
Delegate to the Continental Congress.
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The date stone 1750 was taken from his homestead.
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This tablet is presented to the town of Pelham
in memory of Mary Sargent Gause
October 15, 1938
Erected 1938.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1776.
Location. 40° 54.167′ N, 73° 48.696′ W. Marker is in Pelham, New York, in Westchester County. It is on Corlies Avenue 0.1 miles north of Colonial Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is near the main entrance of the Pelham Memorial High School. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pelham NY 10803, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. 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 Old Boston Road (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pelham Dale (approx. Ό mile away); Glovers Brigade Encampment
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Also see . . . What is that Memorial Tablet Next to Pelham Memorial High School and Who Was Col. Philip Pell?. Historic Pelham entry (Submitted on February 25, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010
2. Colonel Philip Pell Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010
3. Marker in Pelham
The "1750" date stone mentioned on the marker can be seen here on the right side of the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010
4. Memorial High School
The Colonel Philip Pell marker is located just north of this entrance to the High School. It can be seen on the right in the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,165 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 19, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
