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Capt. Molly Corbin

 
 
Capt. Molly Corbin Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008
1. Capt. Molly Corbin Marker





Inscription.
Revolutionary War heroine, called “Molly Pitcher” who manned the cannon when her husband was killed in battle. Molly was also badly wounded and lived in various homes while recuperating from her own wounds.

Originally buried on the J.P. Morgan Estate at Cragston – Molly was moved to West Point Cemetery in 1926.

A memorial plaque is on display at the cemetery and at the Holy Innocents Church.

Sponsored by
The West Point Women’s Club
and the
Local Development Corporation
2006

 
Erected 2006 by West Point Women’s Club & Local Development Corporation.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US RevolutionaryWomen. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
 
Location. 41° 22.367′ N, 73° 57.856′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iran Hostages (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin J. Havens (within shouting distance of this marker); The Army Mule (within shouting distance of this marker); Warner Sisters (within shouting distance
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of this marker); Abrams Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Highlands (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Essayons— “Let Us Try” (about 400 feet away); The Path to Victory (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Highland Falls.
 
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Also see . . .  Margaret Corbin. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (Submitted on June 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.) 
 
Marker in Highland Falls image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008
2. Marker in Highland Falls
Church of the Holy Innocents image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 20, 2008
3. Church of the Holy Innocents
The marker is located in front of the Church of the Holy Innocents on Main Street.
Capt. Molly Corbin Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
4. Capt. Molly Corbin Monument
The monument and grave of Molly Corbin is located in the West Point Cemetery, on the grounds of the United States Military Academy.
Detail of the Molly Corbin Monument image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
5. Detail of the Molly Corbin Monument
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,585 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.   4, 5. submitted on September 6, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.

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