Remsen in Oneida County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Steuben Memorial

Historic New York

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 30, 2014

1. Steuben Memorial Marker

Inscription. (Three miles northwest of Remsen, Oneida County)

Home and grave of Baron Frederick William von Steuben
(1730-1794)

Drillmaster of the American Revolution
Arriving at Valley Forge in February, 1778, this German-born officer found “an army of skeletons . . . naked, starved, sick, discouraged,” -and undisciplined. By day he drilled them for the victorious campaigns of that summer. By candlelight he wrote a MANUAL OF ARMS which is still the basis for the discipline of our armed forces.

“His services were indispensable to the achievement of American independence.”

Erected 1961 by New York State Education Department.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1778.

Location. 43° 17.749′ N, 75° 11.053′ W. Marker is in Remsen, New York, in Oneida County. Marker is on New York State Route 12 north of Plank Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in a rest area in the northbound lanes. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Remsen NY 13438, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Utica Area (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. Simeon Woodruff (approx. 1.9 miles away); Fuller Farm (approx. 2.1 miles away); Samuel Sizer (approx. 3.2 miles away); Baron Steuben (approx. 3.6 miles away); Steuben State Memorial Park (approx. 3.7 miles away); Jonathan A. Steuben (approx. 3.7 miles away); This Park (approx. 3.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Remsen.

Also see . . . Biography of Maj. Gen. Baron Frederick William August von Steuben. (Submitted on August 3, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 30, 2014

2. Steuben Memorial Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 30, 2014

3. Steuben Memorial Marker

Baron von Steuben's Grave at Steuben Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, Biography

4. Baron von Steuben's Grave at Steuben Memorial Park

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 409 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 3, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.