Near Westmoreland in Oneida County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Steuben Memorial
Historic New York
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2011
1. Steuben Memorial Marker
Steuben Memorial
(Three miles northwest of Remsen, Oneida County)
Home and grave of Baron Frederick William von Steuben
(1730-1794)
Drillmaster of the American Revolution
Arriving at Valley Forge in February, 1778, this German-born officer found "an army of skeletons...naked, starved, sick, discouraged," -and undisciplined. By day he drilled them for the victorious campaigns of that summer. By candlelight he wrote a MANUAL OF ARMS which is still the basis for the discipline of our armed forces.
"His services were indispensable to the achievement of American independence."
Erected 1961 by The Education Department and the Department of Public Works of the State of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Historic New York State series list. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1778.
Location. 43° 7.516′ N, 75° 24.884′ W. Marker is near Westmoreland, New York, in Oneida County. Marker is on New York State Thruway - East (Interstate 90) west of New York State Route 233, on the right when traveling east
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Utica Area (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Westmoreland (approx. 0.8 miles away); Foundry (approx. 0.9 miles away); Birthplace of Samuels Eells (approx. one mile away); Clark Mills (approx. 3 miles away); James Dean Home (approx. 3.6 miles away); Washington Tract (approx. 4.1 miles away); General Herkimer's Troops (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Westmoreland.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2011
2. Steuben Memorial Marker
View of the historic marker with the Oneida Rest Area in the background.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 29, 2011
3. Steuben Memorial Marker
View of the historic marker in front of the Oneida Rest Area, with the New York State Thruway in the background.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, July 30, 2014
4. Steuben Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 11, 2012, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. 4. submitted on August 3, 2014, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
