Stony Point in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington Tree
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. Marker 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.
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. ¼ 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); James A. Farley Memorial Bridge (approx. 0.7 miles away); Calico Hill (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stony Point.
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 1,601 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.