Binghamton in Broome County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Near This Point 18 August 1779

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, November 14, 2015

1. Near This Point 18 August 1779 Marker

Inscription. Near This Point 18 August 1779 Camped the army of James Clinton en route to join the forces of General John Sullivan in the expedition against the Iroquois and their British allies in the war of the American Revolution

Originally erected by the Tuscarora Chapter NSDAR and the State of New York 12 October 1929 Rededicated by the Tuscarora Chapter, NSDAR and the City of Binghamton Parks Department 18 August 2015

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and the The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is August 18, 1779.

Location. 42° 5.588′ N, 75° 54.92′ W. Marker is in Binghamton, New York, in Broome County. It is on North Shore Drive. Marker is in Confluence Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Binghamton NY 13901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Southern Tier. It is also

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in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Chenango Canal (here, next to this marker); Confluence Park (here, next to this marker); 1st N.Y. and 108th Ambulance Co's Memorial (a few steps from this marker); The Skirmisher (within shouting distance of this marker); Men of Broome (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Confluence Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Dedicated to the Memory (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Routes of the Armies of General John Sullivan and General James Clinton (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Binghamton.

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, November 14, 2015

2. Near This Point 18 August 1779 Marker

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, November 14, 2015

3. Near This Point 18 August 1779 Marker

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, November 14, 2015

4. Near This Point 18 August 1779 Marker

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, November 14, 2015

5. Near This Point 18 August 1779 Marker

Photographed by Scott J. Payne, November 14, 2015

6. Near This Point 18 August 1779 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. This page has been viewed 1,607 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 8, 2016, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.