West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kosciuszko’s Garden
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012
1. Kosciuszko’s Garden Marker
This garden, reconstructed in 1968-69, is maintained by the generosity of the Polish American Veterans of Massachusetts and their friends.
May it ever be a place repose in memory of the distinguished Pole who appreciated beauty and serenity even in the midst of strife.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1778.
Location. 41° 23.502′ N, 73° 57.219′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Cullum Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the US Military Academy behind building 603. 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. Kosciuszko’s Garden Restoration (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Kosciuszko’s Garden (here, next to this marker); Surrender at Saratoga (here, next to this marker); Civil War (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); General George S. Patton, Jr.
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Also see . . . Biography of Tadeusz Kosciuszko. (Submitted on February 17, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012
2. Kosciuszko’s Garden Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012
3. Kosciuszko’s Garden Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012
4. Marker at West Point
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, February 12, 2012
5. Kosciuszko’s Garden
The marker can be seen on the rockface to the right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
6. Thaddeus Kosciuszko
This statue of Gen. Thaddeus Kosciuszko is located a short distance north of the marker, near the reconstructed Fort Clinton fortification.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 17, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
