White Plains in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of the Birth of New York State
Of The
County Court House
Where
On July 10 1776 The
Provincial Congress
Proclaimed
The Passing Of The
Dependent Colony
And The Birth Of
The
Independent State
Of New York
Erected by the White Plains Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
1910
Erected 1910 by the White Plains Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1932.
Location. 41° 1.893′ N, 73° 45.73′ W. Marker is in White Plains, New York, in Westchester County. Marker is at the intersection of South Broadway and Mitchell Place, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway. Located in front of th State Armory. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 South Broadway, White Plains NY 10601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Soldiers' Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); White Plains World War I Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Cuba Free (approx. 0.6 miles away); Jacob Purdy House (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Jacob Purdy House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Jacob Purdy House (1721) (approx. 0.7 miles away); Center of Washington’s Army (approx. 0.7 miles away); American Red Cross in Westchester County (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Plains.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 13, 2011, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.