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
Commander In Chief
of the
Continental Army
Erected by
the City of White Plains
to commemorate
the 225th Anniversary of the Battle
Back of Marker:
Under the command of General George Washington the Continental Army survived the Battle of Long Island, to carry the War through Manhattan and across Westchester to the stand off at White Plains.
Thwarting the British Plan to capture and to destroy the Army, repeatedly averting military disaster, underfed and ill-equipped, the Americans would live to fight another day…
Surprising and capturing the Hessians at Trenton, and again at Bennington. Defeating a British Army at Saratoga. After years of struggle, joined by our French Allies, the Army gained a resounding victory at Yorktown, Virginia.
White Plains was a prelude to Triumph and Independence.
Erected 2001 by City of White Plains.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list.
Location. 41° 1.797′ N, 73° 46.817′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle Park (a few steps from 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); 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 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Battle of White Plains (approx. 0.2 miles away); White Plains Roll of Honor (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Plains.
More about this marker. The marker is dominated by a picture of Gen. George Washington. The picture is a reproduction of a 3 Cents U.S. Postage Stamp, "Battle of White Plains, 1932, His 200th Anniversary"
The lower right of the marker features the seal of the City of White Plains. The motto "Liberty or Death" appears on the
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 . . . The Battle of White Plains. The American Revolutionary War. (Submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
3. Marker in Battle Whitney Park
Marker is located on the summit of Chatterson's Hill, which the Americans successfully defended against multiple attacks by the British and Hessian Army.
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 November 28, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,083 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 11, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
