Whitehall in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Skenesborough Museum

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015

1. Skenesborough Museum Marker

Inscription. In 1775, Skenesborough was captured by American forces in the first aggressive action in New York. Benedict Arnold built his fleet for Lake Champlain here in 1776.

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. Marker 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.

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); a different marker also named Birthplace of the United States Navy (about 500 feet away); The Champlain Canal (about 500 feet away); World War Memorial (about 600 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

Marker in Whitehall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015

3. Marker in Whitehall

Exhibit in Skenesborough Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015

4. Exhibit in Skenesborough Museum

Skenesborough Museum Exhibit image. Click for full size.

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 500 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.