On Knox Street Mall/Henry Johnson Boulevard just south of Washington Park Road, in the median.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Commission of the City of Albany, New York Mayors Charles H. Gaus Henry F. Snyder James B. McEwan Commissioner of Public Works Wallace Greenalch Commissioners * John S. McEwan * John L. Newman Peter Kinnear * . . . — — Map (db m144262) WM
On South Swan Street, on the right when traveling east.
By his faith in God and man he built our nation
Erected in 1932 by the
New York State Commission
for the celebration of the
two hundredth anniversary of the birth of
George Washington
Hon. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Governor
Hon. . . . — — Map (db m8126) HM
On Empire State Trail at Quay Street, on the right when traveling south on Empire State Trail.
Through this place passed
Gen. Henry Knox
in the winter of 1775-1776
to deliver to
Gen. George Washington
at Cambridge
the train of artillery
from Fort Ticonderoga
used to force the British
Army to evacuate Boston . . . — — Map (db m227122) HM
On Washington Avenue just north of Eagle Street, on the left when traveling south.
The New York State Organization National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honors the courage and valor of more than 41,000 patriot troops in the line. The levies and the militia from New York Colony and State who left their homes and . . . — — Map (db m64998) WM
On North Mohawk Street near Devlin Street, on the right when traveling south.
Robert Craner was born in 1933 to Grace and Alfred Craner and grew up at 27 Church Street in the "Orchard" section of Cohoes. He graduated from the local Catholic Central High School in 1950 and enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 19. Craner . . . — — Map (db m40821) HM
On Altamont-Voorheesville Road (New York State Route 156) 0.4 miles north of Brandle Road, on the right when traveling north.
Jacob Van Aernam
1723 - 1813
Capt. 3rd Albany Regiment
Leader of Patriot forces
in the Helderberg region
during American Revolution
Lived on farm here — — Map (db m44020) HM
On Picard Road (County Road 307) 0.2 miles north of Tygert Road, on the left when traveling north.
Jacob Cooper farm site nearby robbed by Loyalists June 1779. Investigated here by Patriot Commissioners for Detecting and Defeating Conspiracies. — — Map (db m248676) HM
On Saint Ann's Avenue just north of La Lupe Way, on the right when traveling south.
In Memory of
Gouverneur Morris
The man whose hand wrote
the Constitution of the United States
Born January 31, 1752 - Died November 6, 1816
Interred in the Gouverneur Morris Tomb
In Stanns Churchyard
Washington's Minister to . . . — — Map (db m209730) HM WM
On Main Street east of Miller Street, on the left when traveling east.
5 years a
Drum Major
in the
Continental Army,
was present at the
surrender of
Cornwallis,
and received an
Honorable Discharge
written by the hand of
Washington.
Died
April 1, 1856
In the . . . — — Map (db m154253) HM WM
Erected by his fellow citizens to the memory of
a Revolutionary officer, a brave soldier,
a faithful citizen, and an honest man
who died Mar. 15, 1840 Ag'd 82 y'rs, 6 mos, 12 dy's
He was one of the oldest settlers and
the first white man . . . — — Map (db m154284) HM WM
On Oakwood Street at 13th Street, on the left when traveling north on Oakwood Street.
Proudly we pay tribute to the
members of our community who
gave their lives in the service
of their country in World War II
Harry L. Bright Jr. Herman Burns Joseph L. Carpenter
Russell E. Cowan Gordon L. Dockstader James E. Dykins . . . — — Map (db m154316) WM
On Oakwood Street at 14th Street, on the left when traveling north on Oakwood Street.
Let Us Hold in Honored Memory
Those Who Served Their Country
[Honored Dead]
Fred Butters Raymond M. Crandall William Ellison
John M. Fanning Floyd H. Miller William McCarrick
Elmer E. McKinney Clarence R. Oliver Paul J. . . . — — Map (db m154368) WM
About two miles down The Susquehanna River on an island and adjacent shores was the camp site of the army of General James Clinton on the night of August 13, 1779. The site of Afton was occupied by the Indian village of Conihunto Destroyed by a . . . — — Map (db m93323) HM
On County Road 5, 0.1 miles west of State Route 220, on the right when traveling west.
Aldrich, Emer. H.
Baker, John B.
Ball, Abel M.
* Banks, Otis
Barnes, Harrison A.
Barnes, Nehemiah
* Barnes, Stephen A.
Barrows, Charles L.
Barrows, George M.
Barrows, Mansel
Barrows, Corp. Truman
* Beckwith, . . . — — Map (db m244081) WM
Colonel William S. Smith,
aide to Washington, owned
150,000 acres hereabout in
1791; married Abigail Adams.
Buried at rear, due north. — — Map (db m93154) HM
In 1789, Revolutionary War veteran Pliny Moore (1759-1822) settled Champlain after being awarded land by the State of New York. In 1801 he built a Federal-style frame house similar to the one standing today. Moore was the first judge and postmaster . . . — — Map (db m177320) HM
On Ashley Road north of New York State Route 22, on the right when traveling north.
Here lie buried Revolutionary Soldiers and sons who resisted invading southbound British forces in this forested area September 6, 1814 — — Map (db m137920) HM WM
On Union Road, 0.2 miles east of Jarvis Road, on the left when traveling east.
A barn on this property was one of the "Stations" on the "Underground Railroad," where runaway slaves were concealed and protected on their way to freedom, in Canada — — Map (db m236859) HM
On Union Road, 0.2 miles south of Jarvis Road, on the right when traveling south.
This property was one of the "Stations" on the "Underground Railroad," where runaway slaves were concealed and protected on their way to freedom, in Canada — — Map (db m236860) HM
On Cumberland Head Road, on the left when traveling south.
This was the scene in Cumberland Bay on September 11, 1814. An American Fleet under the command of U. S. Navy Lieutenant Thomas Macdonough defeated the British and changed the course of history.
Macdonough anchored his fleet and awaited the . . . — — Map (db m177282) HM
On Margaret Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Margaret Street.
Erected by the Clinton County
Gold Star Mothers in Memory of
Their Sons Who Made the Supreme
Sacrifice in World Wars I and II
[Roll of Honored Dead]
[Added panels for other wars?] — — Map (db m115225) WM
Near Clermont Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
October 1777 marked a defining moment in Clermont's history. Seeking to put down the rebellious colonists, British forces burned Kingston, several private homes, and the Livingston estate. Upon receiving word of the potential danger only days . . . — — Map (db m149833) HM
Near Clermont Avenue, 0.3 miles west of Woods Road (County Route 35).
Robert R Livingston
Born 1746 - Died 1813
Recorder Of New York 1773-1775
Member Of Continental Congress
1775-77, 1779-81, 1784-85
On Committee Of Five Which Drafted
Declaration Of Independence
Member Of Provincial Congress, 1775-77 . . . — — Map (db m149811) HM
On New York State Route 23 at Anthony Street, on the right when traveling east on State Route 23.
Erected by John K. Cullin in memory of the Soldiers and Sailors who defended our country and flag 1861 - 1865 [ Lower Plaque ] Hillsdale Comrades 14th N.Y. Regiment John K. Cullin A. Frank B. Chace Sylvanus Snyder 44th N.Y. . . . — — Map (db m42095) HM
On Fairview Avenue (U.S. 9) at Oakwood Boulevard, on the left when traveling north on Fairview Avenue.
Here in 1862
the 128th. New York State
Volunteer Infantry, the
Columbia-Dutchess Regiment
was organized.
It served in the Union
Army until 1865. — — Map (db m118548) HM
On Water Street, on the left when traveling north.
On Sept. 17, 1824, General Lafayette was welcomed in Hudson on his way upriver to Albany. A procession led him around the main streets. — — Map (db m228826) HM
On Warren Street at Park Place (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling west on Warren Street.
Erected by
the Citizens of Hudson
in grateful recognition of
her Sons' and Daughters' services
in the Armed Forces of
the United States. — — Map (db m118543) HM
On Hudson Street (County Route 21) at New York State Route 9, on the right when traveling south on Hudson Street.
Through this Place Passed
Gen. Henry Knox
In the Winter of 1775 - 1776
To Deliver To
Gen. George Washington
At Cambridge
The Train of Artillery
From Fort Ticonderoga
Used to Force the British
Army to Evacuate Boston . . . — — Map (db m23750) HM
On Broad Street (U.S. 9) at Hudson Street (County Route 21), on the left when traveling south on Broad Street.
In memoriam John M. Dahm * Joseph B. Kennedy who died in the service of their country * * * and in honor of Harry G. Cole Charles S. Collier Everett Decker George D. Earll Harold Fowler Nathan D. Garnsey William . . . — — Map (db m42088) HM
On East Street (New York State Route 22) at Main Street, on the left when traveling north on East Street.
On June 13, 1825 General Lafayette Visited Kerr and Hull's Colombia Hall. Viewed Medicinal Springs, then departed for Pittsfield. — — Map (db m203368) HM
On Church Street at William Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
Gov. Glynn Square and War Memorial Garden est. 1994 Site of Union School 1876 – 1929 Marker donated by Andrew Earl Boy Scouts Veterans Day Run 2006 — — Map (db m56672) HM
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
Vietnam Memorial
Dedicated to
Cortland County Veterans
R.I.P.
SGT. R. William Byrnes - U.S.A.
U.T.C.N. John Phillip Vandusen - U.S.N.
SP/5 Ernest Melvin Plattner - U.S.A.
Sgt. John A. Patriarco Jr. - U.S.A.F.
SP/4 Bishop . . . — — Map (db m126623) WM
On Main Street south of Court Street, on the right when traveling south.
Cortland County servicemen
who gave their lives
for their country
Korea
Natalie Arena Roger L. Brown David Cashion
Joseph Christmas John Dalola, Jr. John F. Favaloro
Richard M. Fitzgerald Ivan J. Greenwood Abner C. Hall . . . — — Map (db m126553) HM
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
This memorial
has been erected
by a grateful community
to the memory
of our Korean dead
Roger L. Brown Robert W. Hickman
David J. Cashion Donald Mayerle
Joseph P. Christmas Francis P. Odinek
John Dalola, Jr. Robert Phalen . . . — — Map (db m126622) WM
On Church Street (U.S. 11) at Court Street, on the left when traveling south on Church Street.
In memory of
U.S. Air Force pilot
Lt. James W. Wilson
who sacrificed his life for
the citizens of Cortland
Sept. 6, 1952
————————————
POW/MIA
Freedom . . . — — Map (db m126617) WM
On Main Street (U.S. 11) south of Central Park Place, on the right when traveling south.
Military tract deeded by Revolutionary soldiers to first religious society of Homer, 1805, for meeting house and burial ground
This society organized 1799 — — Map (db m141512) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated
May 30, 1893,
to the memory
of those who fought
for the preservation
of the Union.
1861 — 1865
Comrades
G.A.R. - F.C. & L. - W.R.C — — Map (db m131032) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
Made in Marathon, NY by Climax Company,
erected by Sons of Veterans of the Civil War, 1914
Original pole was 110 feet with arrow weather vane.
*Restored and Rededicated September 8, 2007*
Those who unselfishly gave of their time, talent, . . . — — Map (db m131030) HM
On Main Street (New York State Route 221) west of Cortland Street/Broome Street (U.S. 11), on the right when traveling west.
In honor of
the men and women of this community
who served their country during
World War I☆World War II☆Korean War
and
In memory of
those who gave their lives for
God and Country
1917· ·World War I· ·1918 . . . — — Map (db m131048) WM
On Front Street east of Read Street, on the left when traveling east.
This memorial
is dedicated to
two young men, who
willingly gave their lives
to protect our freedom
Lieutenant
Cameron N. Hall
U.S. Navy
4-29-77 · 8-15-07
Staff Sergeant
Justin R. Whiting
U.S. Army . . . — — Map (db m122147) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 97) west of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Memorial
to those who served
in the
World War
Edmund J. Cotter Jr. Andrew Dunn
John L. Dunn Charles Esolen
Edward Guinan Ambrose McGranaghan
Edmund McGranaghan Eugene McGranaghan
Thomas McGranaghan Aloysius Meyer . . . — — Map (db m122205) WM
On Read Street at Education Lane/Wildcat Drive, in the median on Read Street.
In memory of
all those
who gave their lives
and to those who
served their country
in time of war
——————————
This flag pole
presented to
Hancock Central School
by . . . — — Map (db m122148) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 23) at Railroad Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people; whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed, a democracy in a republic, a sovereign Nation of many sovereign States; a perfect . . . — — Map (db m147280) WM
On Red Flynn Drive, on the left when traveling north.
On Sept. 19, 1824, General Lafayette arrived here to visit Mrs. Caroline Dewindt, granddaughter of former Pres. John Adams, at her home. — — Map (db m206369) HM
On Van Wyck Lake Road at U.S. 9, on the left when traveling east on Van Wyck Lake Road.
In memory of those who served in the Continental Army, while at the Fishkill Supply Depot. Near here lie buried Revolutionary War heroes, patriots who were among the first to fight for our freedom. On behalf of these valiant soldiers, we dedicate . . . — — Map (db m190178) HM
Son of Philip & Rebecca Hamilton.
Killed in the Battle of the Washita
Nov. 27, 1868,
"while gallantly leading his command."
"A little while, and ye shall see me."
Born July 21, 1844 at the City of New York; . . . — — Map (db m210636) HM WM
Dedicated by
Hamilton-Sleight Post
Grand Army of the Republic
1923
to the memory of
their comrades
in the Civil War
1861 - 1865
"The world will little note, nor
long remember what we say here;
but it can . . . — — Map (db m210624) WM
On Washington Street at Taylor Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Washington Street.
General
Casimir Pulaski
Father Of
American Cavalry
Polish Patriot
Who Fought For
American Independence
Mortally Wounded
At Savannah Georgia
Died October 11, 1779
[ back ]
Erected Thru
The Efforts Of
Polish American . . . — — Map (db m37785) HM
In memory of members of the
Volunteer Fire Department
of Poughkeepsie
who died in the service of
The World War
19171918
Herrman H. Vail Captain
Charles V. Byrne Corporal
August L. Madlinger Seaman
Judson Moshier Cook . . . — — Map (db m210638) HM
Sacred to the memory of
Samuel Neilson
An Irish patriot of 1798
One of the founders of the
United Irishmen
who sacrificed his fortune and his life
in the cause of his country
Born in County Down, Ireland, Sept 1761.
Died in . . . — — Map (db m210619) HM
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15th 1898
This tablet cast from metal recovered
from the U.S.S. Maine
[Teddy Roosevelt bas relief]
"Aggressive fighting for the right
is the . . . — — Map (db m210631) WM
On Lafayette Place east of Vassar Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated by
the Polish American Citizens Club
Gr. 368 P. N. A.
to the memory of American youth
of Polish descent who gave their lives
in the service of their country in
World War II
John Banik Walter Biegusiak James Detmer . . . — — Map (db m130559) WM
On Niagara Street at South Elmwood Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Niagara Street.
Samuel Manning Welch 1851 1919 citizen soldier 1879 1915 Served in the National Guard of New York 1887 1911 Colonel 65th Infantry 1898 Colonel 65th New York Volunteer Infantry in Spanish American War 1911 1915 Brigadier General 4th . . . — — Map (db m92806) WM
On Main Street (New York State Route 5) near Delaware Avenue.
Born in Newburgh, NY, raised in Buffalo, Geneva College 1847, University of Buffalo 1851, Telegraph operator, U.S. Navy assistant surgeon, invented motion telgraphy, U.S. Army Signal Corps founder, Civil War meteorologist, U.S. Weather Bureau . . . — — Map (db m65476) HM
On Niagara Street (New York State Route 266) at Connecticut Street, on the left when traveling south on Niagara Street.
Near this location stood a log cabin, home of Robert Franklin, an African American who helped successfully repel a British invasion during the War of 1812 at the First Battle of Black Rock, July 11, 1813. Franklin was killed five months later when . . . — — Map (db m74782) HM WM
On Niagara Street (New York State Route 266) 0.1 miles south of Auburn Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
General, Congressman and later Sec. of War, lived here until his home was destroyed by the British at the burning of Buffalo 1813 — — Map (db m171192) HM
This Purple Heart Memorial is dedicated to all Western New York men and women wounded or killed in all the wars the United States has fought since 1775.
Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard — — Map (db m84695) WM
On Aero Drive south of Ellicott Creek Road, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated, June 17th. 1962,
to the valor of the American
and British soldiers, and
the peace which has
long endured.
V.F.W. Post 2429
Commander
Charles J. Weber — — Map (db m226773) WM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Corporal (Cpl), Albert Keppler, a resident of Grand Island, enlisted in the Marine Corps as a Rifleman in 1950.
On August 27th, 1952, Cpl Keppler was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, E Company. Cpl Keppler was killed by . . . — — Map (db m197416) HM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Private First Class (PFC) Smith graduated from Kenmore High School and was an officer in his family's business, Smith Boys, Inc. He enlisted in the Army for officer training in April 1943.
PFC Smith was wounded in action in France on February . . . — — Map (db m197412) HM WM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Private First Class (PFC) Charles Neilans DeGlopper was born November 22nd, 1922 on Grand Island, N.Y. He attended a one room schoolhouse and graduated from Tonawanda High School. After working for a couple of years, he was drafted into the Army . . . — — Map (db m197384) HM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Private First Class (PFC) Edward Pierce was the son of prominent Buffalo grain merchant George E. Pierce and spent summers on the large Pierce farm on the West River. He enlisted in the Army in 1918 and served with the 27th Division, American . . . — — Map (db m197381) HM WM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Second Lieutenant (2d Lt) Eugene F. Dinsmore was born to a Grand Island pioneer farm family, graduated from Tonawanda High School and was employed at Carborundum Co. in Niagara Falls when he was drafted late in 1942.
2d Lt Dinsmore completed . . . — — Map (db m197408) HM WM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Sergeant (Sgt.) Francis King Goodchild, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Goodchild of Sandy Beach, was inducted into the army at Fort Niagara in 1943. He served in an Infantry Unit in General George Patton's 3rd Army.
Sgt. Goodchild was sent . . . — — Map (db m197410) HM WM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Lieutenant (Lt.) George Smith was raised on Grand Island and educated at Kenmore High School and Mechanics School of Rochester. He worked with his father at Kenmore's Smith Boys Auto Supply while earning his pilot's license at the Buffalo . . . — — Map (db m197407) HM WM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Master Sergeant (M-Sgt) Kinney was born in North Tonawanda and spent some of his boyhood living with his aunt on Grand Island. He enlisted in the army in 1945 and served thirty months in Germany before being discharged in February 1950. He . . . — — Map (db m197415) HM WM
On Grand Island Boulevard (New York State Route 324) at Baseline Road, on the right when traveling north on Grand Island Boulevard.
Private First Class (PFC) Salton was born and raised on Grand Island. He attended Rural School #3 in 1931 and was a member of Sidway School's 8th grade graduating class in 1938.
PFC Salton enlisted in the Army in January 1943, went overseas . . . — — Map (db m197406) HM WM
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