West Point in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Attack on Pearl Harbor

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009

1. Attack on Pearl Harbor Marker

Inscription. This memorial is dedicated to the memory of our 2403 comrades who made the supreme sacrifice during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the surrounding installations – December 7, 1941.

May all who come here to learn, remember their sacrifices and strive to keep America alert and free.

Presented in 1991 – the 50th Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

Erected 1991 by Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1835.

Location. 41° 23.561′ N, 73° 57.524′ W. Marker is in West Point, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Road and Scott Place, on the left when traveling south on Jefferson Road. Marker is on the north side of the MacArthur Barracks, on the Plain 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. Douglas MacArthur (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Douglas MacArthur (a few steps from this marker); Constitution Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); Superintendant's Quarters

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Washington (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel Thayer (about 400 feet away); Ulysses S. Grant (about 400 feet away); Beat Navy Tunnel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in West Point.

More about this marker. The top of the marker contains the logos for the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and the United States Military Academy.

West Point Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009

2. West Point Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 27, 2009

3. Attack on Pearl Harbor Marker

The marker can be seen in the background on the side of the MacArthur Barracks. A monument to Gen. Douglas MacArthur is found near the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 870 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 28, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.