Plattsburgh in Clinton County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Remarkable One-Armed Joe Forkey
Photographed by Joe Harness, July 17, 2011
1. The Remarkable One-Armed Joe Forkey Marker
the flagpole
of
Plattsburgh Barracks
erected
by
the Remarkable One-Armed Joe Forkey
under the direction
of
Colonel Horace Jewett
21st Infantry
Commanding
this flagpole was used from
1894 to 1964
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
Location. 44° 41.09′ N, 73° 26.93′ W. Marker is in Plattsburgh, New York, in Clinton County. It is on U.S. Oval. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plattsburgh NY 12903, 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: Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Afghanistan and Iraq/ Plattsburgh Barracks Monument (about 300 feet away); Troop Barracks (about 400 feet away); Headquarters Plattsburgh Barracks (about 800 feet away); U.S. Fort Brown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fort Brown (approx. Ό mile away); 24 Pounder Cannon (approx. Ό mile away); War of 1812 Trail (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plattsburgh.
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Photographed by Joe Harness, July 17, 2011
2. The Remarkable One-Armed Joe Forkey's Flagpole
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2011, by Joe Harness of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
