Whitehall in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Whitehall Harbor
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
1. Whitehall Harbor Marker
three vessels of B. Arnolds
Lake Champlain fleet were
blown up in this harbor by
American forces July 6, 1777
to avoid being captured.
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1777.
Location. 43° 33.439′ N, 73° 24.087′ W. Marker is in Whitehall, New York, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and High Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. 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: Traveling Along the Canal (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Main Street Historic District (about 700 feet away); Lafayette's Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of the United States Navy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Skenesborough (approx. 0.2 miles away); Skenes Mills (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whitehall.
Also see . . . Battle of Valcour Island. (Submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
2. Whitehall Harbor Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
3. Marker in Whitehall
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 16, 2015
4. Whitehall Harbor Marker
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 763 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
