West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major General John Sedgwick
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
1. Major General John Sedgwick Marker
Colonel 4th Cavalry U.S. Army
Born Sep. 13, 1813
Killed in Battle at Spotsylvania
May 9, 1864
While in command of the 6th Corps
Army of the Potomac
The Sixth Army Corps in loving admiration of its commander dedicates this statue to his memory.
Erected 1868 by The Sixth Army Corps.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1911.
Location. 41° 23.669′ N, 73° 57.397′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Washington Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of the United States Military Academy on the plain, across from Trophy Point. 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. Battle Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Trophy Point (within shouting distance of this marker); 6-Pounder Smooth-Bore Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); 3.3-in. Rifled Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named 3.3-in. Rifled Field Gun (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Memorials and markers to John Sedgwick
Also see . . . John Sedgwick. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
2. Sedgwick Statue at West Point
The statue of Major General John Sedgwick is on the Plain at West Point. It supposedly was cast from a Confederate cannon captured by the 6th Corps.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
3. John Sedgwick at West Point
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 23, 2008
4. Death of Sedgwick Relief
The back of the statue contains a relief plaque depicting the death of Gen. Sedgwick in Spotsylvania Court House, Va. Sedgwick was the highest ranking Union officer to die on a Civil War battlefield.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009
5. Spurs of Major General John Sedgwick
According to legend, a cadet that is deficient in academics can visit the Sedgwick Monument in full dress and under arms at midnight the night before the term-end examination. If the cadet spins the rowels on the monument’s spurs (seen in the photo), it will bring good luck which, hopefully, will result in the cadet passing the test.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,828 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 24, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on September 27, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
