West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Howze Field
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
1. Howze Field Marker
Maj. Gen. R. L. Howze
for his promotion and
development of polo
at the
U. S. Military Academy.
Constructed by the
Army Athletic
Association.
Maj. Gen. Wm. R. Smith
Superintendent
Maj. P. B. Fleming
Graduate Manager
Lt. R. B. Lord
Engineer in Charge
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports.
Location. 41° 23.195′ N, 73° 57.806′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. It is on Mills Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy, just south of Michie Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 walking distance of this marker: Michie Stadium (within shouting distance of this marker); Southeast Asia Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lusk Reservoir (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Class of June 1943 Memorial (about 400 feet away); Fort Wyllys (approx. 0.2 miles away); USMA Crest (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Beverly Robinson House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forts Webb, Wyllys and Meigs (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
2. Howze Field Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
3. Marker at West Point
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
4. Marker on Mills Road
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 22, 2012
5. Howze Field
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 1,409 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 22, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
