Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Casimir Pulaski
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
1. General Casimir Pulaski Monument
Casimir Pulaski
Father Of
American Cavalry
Polish Patriot
Who Fought For
American Independence
Mortally Wounded
At Savannah Georgia
Died October 11, 1779
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The Efforts Of
Polish American Citizens
Of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
1940
Erected 1940 by the Polish American Citizen of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1797.
Location. 41° 42.809′ N, 73° 55.788′ W. Marker is in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. Marker is at the intersection of Washington Street and Taylor Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street. Located in Pulaski Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poughkeepsie NY 12601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Signal Towers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nearly 3000 Men (approx. 0.2 miles away); The River that Flows Both Ways (approx. 0.2 miles away); Back on Track (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Great Connector (approx. 0.2 miles away); Built to Last
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Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
2. General Casimir Pulaski Monument
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
3. General Casimir Pulaski Monument
Photographed By Michael Herrick, November 2, 2010
4. General Casimir Pulaski Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 10, 2010, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
