West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thomas Hall
George Henry Thomas
1816 – 1870
Class of 1840, USMA
Florida Indian War
Mexican War
Civil War
Major General, USA
Instructor in artillery and cavalry,
USMA, 1851 – 1854
“Rock of Chickamauga”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, Mexican-American • War, US Civil • Wars, US Indian. A significant historical year for this entry is 1816.
Location. 41° 22.766′ N, 73° 57.802′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Swift Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the grounds of the United States Military Academy, in front of building 626. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Buffalo Soldier Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1st Infantry Regiment (about 700 feet away); The Thayer Gate (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buffalo Soldiers (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Services Guardian Angel (approx. 0.2 miles away); USMA Crest (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Wyllys (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fort Meigs (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
Also see . . . Geroge Henry Thomas . Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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