West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Thayer Walk

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2010

1. Thayer Walk Marker

Inscription. Generous contributions from the Classes of 1957, 1961, 1965 and 1974 have made possible the construction of Thayer Walk in the area originally known as Thayer and Jefferson Roads.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1957.

Location. 41° 23.5′ N, 73° 57.375′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. It is on Thayer Road. Marker is on the grounds of the United States Military Academy, near the Jefferson Hall Library at the south end of the Plain. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York

and in the Hudson Valley.

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

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walking distance of this marker: General George S. Patton, Jr. (a few steps from this marker); Dwight David Eisenhower (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Twentieth Century Wars (about 500 feet away); West Point Bicentennial (about 600 feet away); Taylor Hall (about 600 feet away); 150th Anniversary of the USMA (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.

More about this marker. The U.S. Military Academy emblem appers at the top of the marker.

Marker at West Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2010

2. Marker at West Point

The marker is located on the ground at the north end of Thayer Road.

Looking South on Thayer Walk image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2010

3. Looking South on Thayer Walk

This photo was taken from in front of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,074 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 6, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.