Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gilliland Homestead

Photographed by Joe Harness, July 17, 2011

1. Gilliland Homestead Marker

Inscription. House and barn erected in 1809 by William Gilliland, Jr. (1768-1847). 1814 American militia encampment prior to Battle of Plattsburgh. Barn became the Royal Savage Inn 1918 - 2002.

Erected by Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County, N.Y.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1809.

Location. 44° 37.794′ N, 73° 26.869′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. It is on U.S. 9 just north of Whiterill Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

in the Adirondacks & North Country,

and in the Champlain Valley.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Friswell Patent (within shouting distance of this marker); Blast Furnace (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Possession House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sax House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gilliland Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Valcour (approx. ¾ mile away); Valcour Bay (approx. ¾ mile away); Peru’s First Settler (approx. 0.8 miles away).

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Photographed by Joe Harness, July 17, 2011

2. Former Gilliland Barn/ Royal Savage Inn

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,748 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.