Tappan in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Third Continental Light Dragoons
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 29, 2016
1. Third Continental Light Dragoons Marker
Third Continental Light Dragoons
They were surprised while asleep in Old Tappan
todays River Vale, N.J.
Taken prisoner by British forces.
They died here in Tappan on and about
September 28, 1778
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is September 28, 1778.
Location. 41° 1.36′ N, 73° 56.864′ W. Marker is in Tappan, New York, in Rockland County. It is on Kings Highway north of Old Tappan Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located next to the Reformed Dutch Church of Tappan. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tappan NY 10983, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley and in the New York City Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, 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: Tappan Korean Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Tappan World War II Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Memorial Flags (a few steps from this marker); Rev. Guilliam Bertholf (a few steps from this marker); Tappan Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); Tappan Vietnam Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Floris Willemse Krom
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 29, 2016
2. Third Continental Light Dragoons Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 29, 2016
3. Marker on the Kings Highway
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 29, 2016
4. Reformed Dutch Church of Tappan
The Third Continental Light Dragoons marker is located next to this church. It was used as a hospital and a prison during the Revolutionary War. The trials of Maj. John Andre as a spy, and of Joshua Heit Smith for treason were held here in 1780.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 462 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 29, 2016, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
