White Plains in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Battle of White Plains
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
1. Battle of White Plains Marker
The Continental Army
Under the Command of
General George Washington
Defended the Heights
Checking the British
Advance Across
Westchester
Erected by
the City of White Plains
to commemorate
the 225th Anniversary of the Battle
Back of Marker:
At the time of the Battle of Long Island and Capture of the city of New York by the British, the New York Provincial Congress moved to safety in White Plains.
The Colonial roads intersected in the Town, placing it in the path of the British attempt to encircle and to capture Washington’s Army.
The heights around White Plains, and intervening rivers and swamps, presented a natural defensive position for an American stand. For these reasons, the site became the field of battle.
From October 28th to November 1st, 1776, in five days of intermittent fighting, White Plains became a Place of Honor.
Erected 2001 by City of White Plains.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1749.
Location. 41° 1.813′ N, 73° 46.789′ W. Marker is in
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Battle of White Plains (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Battle of White Plains (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Arms Apartments (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Battle of White Plains (approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob Purdy House (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Plains.
More about this marker. The top of the marker features a picture of American soldiers manning a cannon with the caption Alexander Hamilton’s Battery in the Battle of White Plains
The picture is based on a 2 Cents U.S. Postage Stamp, "Battle of White Plains 1926, The 150th Anniversary", by artist Edmund F. Ward.
The lower right
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
2. Reverse Side of Marker
Regarding Battle of White Plains. Take a Virtual Tour by Markers of the Battle of White Plains, NY.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. To better understand the Battle of White Plains, NY, study each marker in the order shown.
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 4, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
3. Marker on Battle Avenue
Starting October 27, 1776, American troops defended this position against multiple attacks by British troops under General William Howe, and Hessian troops led by Col. Johann Rall.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
4. Battle Whitney Park
Several markers are located in this park on the summit of Chatterson's Hill, a focal point in the Battle of White Plains.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 3,498 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
