Near Elmira in Chemung County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Newtown Battlefield State Park
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 30, 2010
1. Newtown Battlefield State Park Marker
The climactic battle of the Sullivan-Clinton campaign occurred here as approximately 5,000 soldiers defeated a British force of Native Americans, Loyalists, and regulars.
Erected by Heritage New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the The Sullivan-Clinton Expedition Against the Iroquois Indians series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 29, 1779.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 42° 2.67′ N, 76° 43.965′ W. Marker was near Elmira, New York, in Chemung County. Marker was on Newtown Reservation Road. Located at Newtown Battlefield Reservation State Park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Elmira NY 14901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 10 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Sullivan Campaign (here, next to this marker); Fire on the Frontier - 1778 (here, next to this marker); The Battle of Newtown (a few steps from this marker); Divided Peoples (a few steps from this marker); Major General John Sullivan (within shouting distance of this marker); Flagstaffs - Newtown Battlefield
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More about this marker. The marker displays a map of New York with red stars at points designated as Revolutionary War Heritage Trail sites.
Also see . . .
1. Chemung Valley Living History Center. The center preserves and interprets part of the Newtown battlefield. (Submitted on July 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. Newtown Battlefield State Park. NYS Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry:
The park, like many others in New York, were recently faced with closure or reduced access because of budget cutbacks. (Submitted on July 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
Additional commentary.
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This marker is currently missing! Note To Editor only visible by Contributor and editor
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 21, 2015
2. Newtown Battlefield State Park Marker
— Submitted March 9, 2024, by Susan A. Dalaba of Cortland, New York.
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 30, 2010
3. Markers at the Newtown Battlefield Overlook
Photographed By Brian Scott, September 21, 2015
4. Newtown Battlefield State Park Marker (Far Left)
Photographed By Craig Swain, May 30, 2010
5. Newtown Battlefield State Park
The park, also designated a living history park, offers a remarkable view of the Chemung Valley. Much of the fighting at Newtown occurred in the valley below.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 2. submitted on November 6, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 3. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. 4. submitted on November 6, 2015, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina. 5. submitted on July 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
