Whitehall in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Skenesborough Museum
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
1. Skenesborough Museum Marker
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 43° 33.218′ N, 73° 24.169′ W. Marker is in Whitehall, New York, in Washington County. It is on Skenesborough Drive, on the right when traveling north. 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: Lakes to Locks Passage (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of the United States Navy (within shouting distance of this marker); Whitehall (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S.S. Ticonderoga (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); Skenesborough (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Birthplace of the United States Navy (about 500 feet away); The Champlain Canal (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehall.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
2. Skenesborough Museum Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
3. Marker in Whitehall
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
4. Exhibit in Skenesborough Museum
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
5. Skenesborough Museum Exhibit
This exhibit shows a model of the gundalow Philadelphia, which was sunk by the British during the Battle of Valcour Island, and a deck plate from schooner Royal Savage which also fought in the battle.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 802 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
