New Windsor in Orange County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Temple Hill
In 1783, in the “Temple of Virtue” here on Temple Hill, General George Washington ordered officers to gather stories of gallantry and faithful service by enlisted men and to select candidates for the Badge of Military Merit, the inspiration for the modern Purple Heart.
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Notable Places • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1783.
Location. 41° 28.304′ N, 74° 3.585′ W. Marker is in New Windsor, New York, in Orange County. Marker can be reached from Temple Hill Road (New York State Route 300), on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Windsor NY 12553, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Windsor Cantonment (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary Hut (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The People of the New Windsor Cantonment (within shouting distance of this marker); Unknown Soldier (within shouting distance of this marker); The Temple (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "The Publick Building Called the Temple" (about 300 feet away); Freedom Road (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Windsor.
More about this marker. The right side of the marker contains an image of the Badge of Military Merit.
Also see . . . New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site. New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website entry (Submitted on July 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,000 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 4, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.