Newburgh in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Disbandment of the Armies
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
1. The Disbandment of the Armies Marker
This monument was erected under the authority of the Congress of the United States and of the State of New York in commemoration of The Disbandment under proclamation of the Continental Congress of Oct 18, 1783 of the Armies by whose patriotic & military virtue our National Independence & Sovereignty were established.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Peace • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 41° 29.878′ N, 74° 0.536′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Washington Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located at Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Newburgh NY 12551, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Uzal Knapp (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington’s Headquarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Washington’s Headquarters (about 300 feet away); The Minuteman (about 400 feet away); Court House
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Also see . . . Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on August 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
2. Marker in Newburgh, NY
Marker is on a monument located at Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
3. Tower of Victory
The "Tower of Victory" commemorates the cessation of hostilities between the United States and Great Britain and the peace that resulted. Bronze statues of Continental soldiers appear on the front and back of the monument, while a statue of George Washington stands in the center.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
4. Washington Statue
This statue of Gen. George Washington looks out from the base of the "Tower of Victory" monument.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
5. Closeup of Washington Statue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
6. Washington in the Monument
The statue of Washington can be seen here keeping watch over the Hudson River.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,374 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 7, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
