Elmira in Chemung County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sullivan's Army Encampment
Photographed by Clifton Patrick, April 5, 2011
1. Sullivan's Army Encampment Marker
Sullivan's Army on return from expedition against the Indians
Sept. 24-29, 1779
Erected 1929 by N.Y. State Historical Marker.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1948.
Location. 42° 5.405′ N, 76° 47.179′ W. Marker is in Elmira, New York, in Chemung County. It is on East Water Street (New York State Route 352) 0.2 miles east of Judson Street, on the right when traveling east. Apposite Kennedy Valve Yard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1046 East Water Street, Elmira NY 14905, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, in Appalachia, and specifically in Northern Appalachia. 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: Earliest Methodist Preaching (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dewittsburgh (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Ferry (approx. 0.6 miles away); The First Professional Football Night Game Played Under the Lights. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Elmira (approx. Ύ mile away); 1776-1796 (approx. Ύ mile away); 107th New York Volunteers (approx. 0.8 miles away); Citizens Cascade (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmira.
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Photographed by Clifton Patrick, April 5, 2011
2. Sullivan's Army Encampment Marker
Arrow points to marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2011, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. This page has been viewed 862 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2011, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
