Plattekill in Ulster County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Washington’s Headquarters
Liberty and Washington Streets, Newburgh
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
1. Washington’s Headquarters Marker
General Washington came to the farm home of the Hasbrouck family in Newburgh on April 1, 1782. He occupied the house until August 19, 1783, while his troops were encamped at Temple Hill, a few miles away.
These were trying months while a peace treaty was being negotiated with Great Britain. It was a time of restless inaction for the troops: of discipline maintained with difficulty.
It was at Newburgh, among the General Orders of the Day, August 7, 1782, that General Washington proposed the establishment of the Purple Heart.
Adjacent to the Headquarters is a regional museum.
Erected 1963 by State of New York Education Department, Department of Public Works.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the George Washington Slept Here, and the Historic New York State series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1300.
Location. 41° 34.648′ N, 74° 5.127′ W. Marker is in Plattekill, New York, in Ulster County. It is on New York State Thruway (Interstate 87), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the New York State
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Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Newburgh Area (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Newburgh Area (approx. 1.1 miles away); a different marker also named Washington’s Headquarters (approx. 1.1 miles away); Thomas Machin’s Mint (approx. 2.6 miles away); Orange Mills (approx. 4 miles away); Gidney Grist Mill (approx. 4½ miles away); The Balmville Tree (approx. 4.9 miles away); Colden Family Cemetery (approx. 5 miles away).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
2. Washington’s Headquarters Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 21, 2012
3. Marker on the New York State Thruway
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
4. Washington’s Headquarters in Newburgh
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
5. New Windsor Cantonment
The Continental Army were encamped here when General Washington made his headquarters in Newburgh.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 958 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
