West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Michie Stadium

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

1. Michie Stadium Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In memory of
Dennis Mahan Michie
U.S.M.A. 1982
Born at West Point, N.Y.
April 10, 1870
Killed action at
San Juan, Cuba, July 1, 1898.
In 1890 he organized and
captained the first
football team of the
United States Military
Academy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1839.

Location. 41° 23.213′ N, 73° 57.828′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Mills Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy. 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. Howze Field (within shouting distance of this marker); Southeast Asia Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lusk Reservoir (about 500 feet away); Class of June 1943 Memorial (about 500 feet away); The Beverly Robinson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs (approx. 0.2 miles away); Artillery Blind

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); North and South Redoubts (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.

Marker at West Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

2. Marker at West Point

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

3. Michie Stadium Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

4. Michie Stadium Marker

Michie Stadium and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

5. Michie Stadium and Marker

Another Marker in Michie Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

6. Another Marker in Michie Stadium

2nd Michie Stadium Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

7. 2nd Michie Stadium Marker

“I want an officer for a secret and dangerous mission.
I want a West Point football player.”
General George C. Marshall
Chief of Staff, U.S. Army – World War II

A Third Marker in Michie Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

8. A Third Marker in Michie Stadium

3rd Michie Stadium Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

9. 3rd Michie Stadium Marker

“You have to pay the price”

Colonel Earl “Red” Blaik
Head Coach, 1941-58

Blaik Field Dedication – 25 Sept. 1999

Michie Stadium Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

10. Michie Stadium Field

Michie Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

11. Michie Stadium

Michie Stadium at West Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012

12. Michie Stadium at West Point

Michie Stadium is seen here next to Lusk Reservoir.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 30, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 10, 11, 12. submitted on September 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.