Highland Falls in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Long Gray Line
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2011
1. The Long Gray Line Marker
the United States Military Academy
serving our nation
since 1802
Sponsored by
Thomas B. Dyer ’67 • Edward C. Meyer ’51 • John A. Hammack ’49 • Denis F. Mullance ’52 • Theodore G. Stroup Jr. ’62
and
Highland Falls Local Development Corporation
2006
Erected 2006 by USMA Graduates.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1802.
Location. 41° 22.294′ N, 73° 57.875′ W. Marker is in Highland Falls, New York, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and West Point Hwy, on the right when traveling south on Main Street. Marker is located in front of the United Methodist Church of the Highlands. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Highland Falls NY 10928, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USMA Iraq and Afghanistan Deaths (a few steps from this marker); Warner Sisters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Buttermilk Falls (about 300 feet away); Citizen’s National Bank (about 400 feet away); 100th Anniversary of Highland Falls (about 400 feet away); Capt. Molly Corbin (about 500 feet away);
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2011
2. The Long Gray Line Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2011
3. Marker in Highland Falls
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011
4. The Long Gray Line
The Long Gray Line of cadets is seen here on the Plain at the United States Military Academy.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 660 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 25, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
