Sackets Harbor in Jefferson County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
President James Monroe
James Monroe
Was Greeted By Survivors Of
Revolution At This Bridge
August 4, 1817. Saluted With
19 Guns At Arrival In Village.
Erected 1932 by State of New York Education Department.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 4, 1817.
Location. 43° 57.172′ N, 76° 6.166′ W. Marker is in Sackets Harbor, New York, in Jefferson County. Marker is at the intersection of Military Road and Hounsfield Street, on the right when traveling north on Military Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sackets Harbor NY 13685, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Patriot Burials (approx. ¼ mile away); Polo Field (approx. ¼ mile away); Sackets Harbor Military Cemetery Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory of the War of 1812 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ninth U.S. Infantry Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Semper Fidelis (approx. 0.3 miles away); In Memory of Our Comrades (approx. 0.3 miles away); Water Tower Observation Tower (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sackets Harbor.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 22, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on October 23, 2017, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.