Stony Point in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Tree
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2010
1. Washington Tree Marker
tree where under its branches
Gen. George Washington
paid his troops.
1779
Erected 2010 by Historical Society of the Palisades Interstate Park Region.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 41° 13.097′ N, 73° 59.154′ W. Marker is in Stony Point, New York, in Rockland County. It is at the intersection of S Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W) and Hoke Drive, on the right when traveling north on S Liberty Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 148 S Liberty Drive, Stony Point NY 10980, 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: Treason House (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. A. H. Hay (approx. Ό mile away); Stony Point 9-11 Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Stony Point Cannon Memorial (approx. half a mile away); Stony Point Veterans Monument (approx. half a mile away); a different marker also named Stony Point Veterans Monument (approx. half a mile away);
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Crossroads (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2010
2. Marker on Route 9W
When the American Walnut tree mentioned on the marker was cut down, much of it was made into furniture which survives today. The stump of the tree remained for many years, but is now gone as well.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 18, 2010
3. Marker in Stony Point
Washington paid his men after the July 15, 1779 Battle of Stony Point, where Gen. Anthony Wayne led a successful night attack on British forces at a fort on the Hudson River. The battlefield is located about 1½ miles north of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,222 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
