Newburgh in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Minuteman
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
1. The Minuteman Marker
Given by
David Barclay
November XI
MCMXXIV
Erected 1924.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 41° 29.878′ N, 74° 0.619′ W. Marker is in Newburgh, New York, in Orange County. Marker is on Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, on Liberty Street between E Parmenter Street and Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 84 Liberty Street, Newburgh NY 12550, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Washington’s Headquarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Uzal Knapp (within shouting distance of this marker); The Disbandment of the Armies (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Washington’s Headquarters (about 400 feet away); Court House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Montgomery Street Station (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dedication of Newburgh Landing (approx. half a mile away); Christopher Columbus (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newburgh.
Also see . . . Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site
this page online
Additional commentary.
1. Monument Inscription
Pro Patria translates to "for country."
— Submitted February 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
2. Marker in Newburgh, NY
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
3. The Minuteman at Washington's Headquarters
The Minuteman statue is seen here in front of the house where Gen. Washington made his headquarters at the end of the Revolutionary War.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
4. The Minuteman at Newburgh
A mounting block is located in front of the headquarters house. The Minuteman statue is in the background of the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
5. Closeup of the Minuteman Statue
The statue is the work of Henry H. Kitson.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 7, 2008
6. Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site
The Minuteman statue is located in Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh, NY.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 951 times since then and 140 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
