Sparkill in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Charles Fremont
Captain United States Navy (Retd)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
1. John Charles Fremont Marker
Died October 13, 1957
A brilliant Officer
and a successful commander
Served in Spanish-American War on U.S.S. St. Louis
Later saw service in China Squadron
In World War I served with distinction in
command of destroyer squadrons from
Queenstown, Ireland
Awarded Navy Cross
Advisory Member Shipping Section.
Supreme Economic Council,
Treaty of Versailles
Awarded Officer of Legion of Honor by France
In World War II Supervisor Third Naval District
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Spanish-American • War, World I • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Cross/Navy Cross/Air Force Cross Recipients series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1913.
Location. 41° 2.672′ N, 73° 55.629′ W. Marker is in Sparkill, New York, in Rockland County. It can be reached from Kings Highway, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Rockland Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sparkill NY 10976, 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: A different marker also named John Charles Fremont (here, next to this marker); Gravesite of General John Charles Frιmont (approx. 0.3 miles away); Piermont Station
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
2. John Charles Fremont Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 28, 2008
3. Fremont Family Plot in Rockland Cemetery
The Capt. John C. Fremont marker can be seen here on the right.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 869 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
