White Plains in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Center of Washington’s Army
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
1. Center of Washington’s Army Marker
The center of Washington’s Army was located here from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31 1776 during the operations around White Plains.
( upper marker )
This mortar and this remnant of the revolutionary entrenchments of October 1776 mark the final stand by General Washington at the end of his long retreat, the abandonment by Gen. Howe of his purpose to capture the American Army and the revival of the hopes for national Independence.
Erected 1926.
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 month for this entry is May 1579.
Location. 41° 2.449′ N, 73° 46.068′ W. Marker is in White Plains, New York, in Westchester County. Marker is on N Broadway (New York State Route 22), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Plains NY 10603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. American Red Cross in Westchester County (within shouting distance of this marker); Cuba Free (approx. ¼ mile away); Jacob Purdy House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jacob Purdy House (1721) (approx.
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Also see . . . Battle of White Plains. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
2. Center of Washington’s Army Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
3. Upper Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
4. Center of Washington’s Army Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
5. Marker in White Plains
The Center of Washington’s Army marker is seen here from the east side of Broadway.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
6. Closeup of Mortar on Monument
via The American Revolution, May 20, 2021
7. The Battle of White Plains
The American Revolution website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,036 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on January 3, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on May 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
