West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
U.S. Military Academy
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
1. U.S. Military Academy Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1960
Erected 1960 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 41° 23.644′ N, 73° 57.509′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Washington Road, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at Trophy Point at the U.S. Military Academy. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: West Point NY 10996, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to Trophy Point (here, next to this marker); Wars That Shaped the Nation (a few steps from this marker); Ulysses S. Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Beat Navy Tunnel (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Thayer (within shouting
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Also see . . . United States Military Academy. USMA website homepage (Submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
2. Marker at the U.S. Military Academy
Marker is located at Trophy Point at the USMA. Cannons captured during the Mexican War can be seen in the background.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 5, 2009
3. The Plain
Marker is found across the street from "The Plain" at the Military Academy. The statue of Gen. Eisenhower can be seen in the photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
