Cortlandt Manor in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Cemetery
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
1. Old Cemetery Marker
Revolutionary War patriots
here include 7 French
soldiers and John Paulding,
a captor of Major Andre.
Erected 2004 by Van Cortlandt Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1752.
Location. 41° 18.833′ N, 73° 54.051′ W. Marker is in Cortlandt Manor, New York, in Westchester County. It is at the intersection of Oregon Road and Locust Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Oregon Road. Marker is located at Hillside Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cortlandt Manor NY 10567, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: Heroes of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); French Soldiers of the Revolutionary War (within shouting distance of this marker); Seth Pomeroy & Jeremiah Drake (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Peters Churchyard & Old Van Cortlandtville Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of St. Peters Church (within shouting distance of this marker); 160th Anniversary of St. Peters
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
2. Old Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
3. Marker on Oregon Road
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
4. Graves in the Old Cemetery
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 10, 2012
5. Grave of John Paulding
As stated on the marker, John Paulding was one of the three men who captured British spy Major John Andre.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,347 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on May 13, 2012, by Clifton Patrick of Chester, NY, United States. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 10, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
