Near East Springfield in Otsego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General James Clinton
erected to the
memory of
Gen'l James Clinton
Born 1736 died 1812
& marks a point on
the line of march
of his troops from
Mohawk River to
Otsego Lake in
Jvne 1779
General James Clinton
Chapter DAR Aedificavit
Erected by General James Clinton DAR.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1736.
Location. 42° 49.98′ N, 74° 49.757′ W. Marker is near East Springfield, New York, in Otsego County. Marker is at the intersection of Route 20 (U.S. 20) and Continental Road, on the right when traveling east on Route 20. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: East Springfield NY 13333, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp and Fort (a few steps from this marker); First Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Toll Gate (approx. 0.6 miles away); Log School (approx. 0.8 miles away); Spalsbury Farm (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hyde Hall Covered Bridge (approx. 3.4 miles away); a different marker also named Hyde Hall Covered Bridge (approx. 3½ miles away); Hyde Hall (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in East Springfield.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. This page has been viewed 1,099 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 2. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. 3, 4. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. 5. submitted on April 2, 2023, by Scott J. Payne of Deposit, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.