Elmsford in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Isaac Van Wart Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
1. Isaac Van Wart Memorial
[ north face ]
the mortal remains
of
Isaac Van Wart
an Elder of the Greenburgh Church
who died on the 25th of May 1828
in 69th Year of his Age
[ east face ]
Nearly half a Century
before this Monument was built
The Conscript Fathers of America
had in the Senate Chamber voted that
Isaac Van Wart
was a Faithful Patriot, one in whom
the Love of Country was
Invincible
and this tomb bears testimony that the
Record is True.
[ west face]
Of the
County of Westchester
Erected this Tomb
in testimony of the high sense
they entertain for the
Virtuous and Patriotic Conduct
of their Fellow Citizen
and as a Memorial Sacred to
Public Gratitude.
[ south face ]
On the 23rd of September 1780,
Isaac Van Wart,
accompanied by
John Paulding and David Williams,
all Farmers of the County of Westchester,
intercepted Major Andrι, on his return
from the American Lines in the Character of a Spy
and notwithstanding the large bribes offered them
for his release, Nobly disdaining to Sacrifice their
Country for Gold
secured
this page online
of the district, whereby the dangerous and traitorous
Conspiracy of Arnold was brought to light,
the insidious designs of the Enemy baffled,
the American Army saved,
and our Beloved Country now free
and Independent, rescued from most
Imminent Peril.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is May 25, 1828.
Location. 41° 3.215′ N, 73° 49.237′ W. Marker is in Elmsford, New York, in Westchester County. It is at the intersection of South Central Avenue (New York State Route 9A) and Parkway Plaza, on the right when traveling north on South Central Avenue. Located in the Elmsford Reformed Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elmsford NY 10523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial 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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Isaac Van Wart (here, next to this marker); Elmsford Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Robert L. Kenngott Base Line (approx. 1.7 miles away); Battle of Youngs House Memorial (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Great Hunger Memorial of Westchester County (approx. 2.3 miles away); Christ Church (approx. 2½ miles
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
2. Isaac Van Wart Memorial
Regarding Isaac Van Wart Memorial. Isaac Van Wart, John Paulding and David Williams, the three militiamen who captured Major Andre, which led to the exposure of traitor Benedict Arnold, were awarded the Fidelity Medallion, the first military decoration of the United States of America, on General George Washington's personal recommendation.
Also see . . .
1. Isaac Van Wart on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 13, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Fidelity Medallion on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 13, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
3. Isaac Van Wart Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
4. Isaac Van Wart Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
5. Isaac Van Wart Memorial
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 10, 2011
6. Isaac Van Wart Memorial
Internet Archive
7. Isaac Van Wart's Fidelity Medal
Patriζ Vincit
Presented by Congress to Isaac Van Wart as one of the Captors of ANDRE
Appleton's Cyclopedia of American Biography 1889 Vol. 6 , Page 257.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,259 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 13, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 7. submitted on July 10, 2024, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
