White Plains in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Battle of White Plains
October 28, 1776
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
1. The Battle of White Plains Marker
Near this spot, the British under Howe, forded the Bronx River and attacked the right wing of Washington’s Army located above on Chatterton Hill.
Erected by Act of Congress May 18, 1926.
Side of Monument:
This bowlder was taken from taken from Mount Misery, which was the site of Washington’s encampment, October 31, 1776.
Erected 1926.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is May 18, 1862.
Location. 41° 1.875′ N, 73° 46.594′ W. Marker is in White Plains, New York, in Westchester County. Marker is on Main Street (New York State Route 119), on the right when traveling east. Marker is alongside the entrance ramp to southbound Bronx River Pkwy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White Plains NY 10606, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington Arms Apartments (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle Park
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Also see . . .
1. The Battle of White Plains. The American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Battle of White Plains. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 2, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
2. Marker on side of monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
3. Marker near the Bronx River Parkway
British General William Howe and Hessian Col. Johann Rall crossed the Bronx River near here, and advanced on Chatterson's Hill.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
4. The Battle of White Plains Marker
The 17th Dragoons made the first cavalry charge of the Revolutionary War in their attack on Chatterson's Hill.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
5. Road to Chatterson's Hill
British troops under General William Howe followed this route when attacking the Americans defending Chatterson's Hill.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,444 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
