Near Garrison in Putnam County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Robinson House
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, January 16, 2014
1. Robinson House Marker
House, where Benedict
Arnold, his treason disclosed,
fled from his wife and baby
to the British ship Vulture.
Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 41° 21.896′ N, 73° 56.985′ W. Marker was near Garrison, New York, in Putnam County. It was on Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D) north of Lawes Lane, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Garrison NY 10524, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Upstate New York, specifically in the Hudson Valley, and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Beverley Robinsons House (here, next to this marker); Arnolds Flight (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sugar Loaf (approx. 0.4 miles away); South Redoubt (approx. 0.8 miles away); Mandevilles (approx. 0.8 miles away); USMA Class of 1954 Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Andre Cavaro Lucas (approx. 0.8 miles away); Harriman Family (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Garrison.
Additional commentary.
this page online
We looked for this marker on October 21, 2023. The marker was not there, but was replaced (temporarily I believe) by a blue marker that said that the original marker has been removed for renovation. We did not see any replacement date given.
— Submitted October 23, 2023, by Lea Bishop of Hopewell Junction, New York.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 24, 2011
2. Robinson House Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 24, 2011
3. Robinson House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,693 times since then and 146 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 16, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
