Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The great chain hoax . . . .
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2015
1. The great chain hoax . . . . Marker
Sold by Francis Bannerman to Col. Robert Townsend (1853 – 1915) in the early 1900’s as the great chain links which crossed the Hudson at West Point during the Revolution. The original chain links were made by his great grandfather at the Sterling Iron Works. These “historic” chain links are 19th century Welsh artifacts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 52.34′ N, 73° 31.91′ W. Marker is in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is on W Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in the garden on the west side of Raynham Hall Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 W Main Street, Oyster Bay NY 11771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Culper Spy Ring (here, next to this marker); Raynham Hall Museum (here, next to this marker); Raynham Hall (a few steps from this marker); Matinecock Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Fortified Hill (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); End of An Era (about 400 feet away); Theodore Roosevelt (about 500 feet away); Oyster Bay Honor Roll (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oyster Bay.
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2015
2. The great chain hoax . . . . Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2015
3. Marker in Oyster Bay
The "Great Chain" link can be seen at the foot of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 6, 2015
4. "Great Chain" Link
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 572 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 6, 2015, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
