Whitehall in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Birthplace of the United States Navy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
1. Birthplace of the United States Navy Marker
built in the summer of 1776,
in Skenesborough Harbor,
now Whitehall.
Erected by Washington County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 43° 33.303′ N, 73° 24.151′ W. Marker is in Whitehall, New York, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Saunders Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is located in Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitehall NY 12887, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Capital District. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Great North Woods, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Skenesborough (here, next to this marker); World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Traveling Along the Canal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Birthplace of the United States Navy (about 500 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (about 500 feet away); Skenesborough Museum (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehall.
Also see . . . Battle of Valcour Island.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
2. Birthplace of the United States Navy Marker
In anticipation of the British invasion fleet of Sir Guy Carleton, Gen. Benedict Arnold established a shipyard here and added three 10-gun galleys and eight 3-gun gundalows to the American fleet. These ships would meet the British at the Battle of Valcour Island on October 11, 1776.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
3. Marker in Whitehall
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
4. Another Birthplace of the U. S. Navy Marker
This marker is located elsewhere in the park.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 9, 2017
5. Another Birthplace of the United States Navy Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,216 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on October 29, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
