In memory of our classmates and other members of the United States Armed Forces who fell in battle in the Vietnam Conflict. Their sacrifice represents their full commitment to Duty, Honor and Country. This monument erected by the West Point . . . — — Map (db m41050) HM
The hand of the aggressor is stayed by strength - and strength alone. Dwight David Eisenhower [ Lower Marker : ] The words inscribed on the tablet above are from a speech made in London in 1951. Presented by the Class of 1942 in memory . . . — — Map (db m50149) HM
Presented to the United States Military Academy by the Class of 1980 ~ in memory of Cadet Richard Mull 1958 – 1977 Cadet Charles Pendleton 1958 – 1978 Cadet Charles Montoya 1958 – 1979 Cadet Reginald Johnson 1958 – 1980 [ . . . — — Map (db m52595) HM
These benches
are presented to
our Alma Mater with gratitude
for the past, and to the
United States Corps of Cadets
with high expectations for the future
The Class of 1934
1984 — — Map (db m7436) HM
Lafayette passed near this site as he traveled the canal overnight June 6-7, 1825 from Lockport to Rochester on his way back to Boston — — Map (db m206653) HM
Herbert Taylor Private, 140th NY Infantry
died July 2, 1863 at
Little Round Top during
Battle of Gettysburg.
Buried in this cemetery. — — Map (db m133059) HM
Lemuel Cook 10 Sept 1759 - 20 May 1866
2nd Regt Conn Light Dragoons
Last living pensioner of the American Revolution and oldest patriot, buried here — — Map (db m133972) HM WM
To perpetuate the memory of the men and women who gave their lives, their services, their fortunes, to achieve and maintain American independence. by Fort Oswego Chapter NSDAR Dedicated August 17, 1976 — — Map (db m75893) HM
Brigadier General
Casimir Pulaski
Born — A Polish Nobleman — 1748
Died — An American Soldier Patriot — 1779
He Gave To The United States Of
America During Its Struggle For
Freedom In The Revolutionary War
His . . . — — Map (db m109094) WM
First Plaque:
Posthumously awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor,
Curtis F. Shoup is the symbol
of all those from the town
of Scriba who have served in
the wars of the United States.
Second Plaque: . . . — — Map (db m75407) WM
The Cherry Valley Massacre of 1778
was led by British Captain Walter Butler
and Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant
on this strategically important
frontier settlement. — — Map (db m33655) HM
Site of Reverend Samuel Dunlop's (one of Cherry Valley's first settlers) house where his wife and children were brutally killed in the massacre of 1778.
Reverend Dunlop was taken prisoner but released after a few days. Dunlop returned to Cherry . . . — — Map (db m208308) HM
David Shipman, Ca. 1729-1813
Burial site of local hunter known by & inspiration for James Fenimore Cooper's literary character. — — Map (db m164041) HM
Patriot spy of the American Revolution. Was associated with Carmel. His farm was nearby and he is buried at Gilead. One mile from here. — — Map (db m37292) HM
Paying tribute to those victims and heroes of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. This project is sponsored by the Lower Hudson-Long Island Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. in partnership with the USDA Forest Service and . . . — — Map (db m47529) HM
Cedar Hill to the east and Fort Hercules (Argyl's) to the west were in use by Continental Army throughout the Revolutionary War. — — Map (db m55291) HM
Burial site of Revolutionary war heroes, Col. Henry Ludington and his daughter Sybil, who rode to warn the troops on 26 April 1777 — — Map (db m24513) HM
In this private cemetery are buried members of one of America's most distinguished families. The first Lawrence to be buried here was Major Thomas Lawrence in 1703 and the last was Miss Ruth Lawrence in 1956. The roster of family notables includes . . . — — Map (db m162550) HM
Front George Washington
First Master Masonic Lodge
Alexandria Virginia 1788
Rear Brotherhood
The foundation of
world peace
Erected by
The Grand Lodge P&AM
State of New York
with permission of the Grand Lodge of . . . — — Map (db m108559) HM
Home of Rufus King, who served his state and country with honor and distinction as delegate to the Continental Congress 1784, 1785, 1786. U.S. Senator from New York, 1789-1796, Minister to England 1796-1803, 1825-1826, under Washington, Adams, and . . . — — Map (db m108713) HM
Col. Jeromus Remsen, 1735-1790, is buried here. Was colonel of a regiment of Kings and Queens Co. militia in the Battle of Long Island. — — Map (db m32333) HM
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 m23720) HM
General John Stark with New Hampshire Vermont and Massachusetts militia defeated and captured an expeditionary force sent by General Burgoyne and commanded by Colonel Baum.
This was one of the first decisive victories in the War of the Revolution. — — Map (db m58443) HM
Battle Of Bennington
Second engagement
At this point occurred the defeat of Colonel Breyman, who commanded a force of 600 men sent by General Burgoyne to reinforce Colonel Baum. Seth Warner and his regiment of Vermont rangers “Green . . . — — Map (db m58444) HM
U. S. In loving memory of “Uncle Sam” the name originating with Samuel Wilson 1766 --- 1854 during the War of 1812 and since adopted by the United States. — — Map (db m38072) HM
2nd Lt. 1775. Led Forces At
Quebec, St. John's, White
Plains and Monmouth.
1st Sheriff Rensselaer County
1st Mayor City of Troy, NY
— — Map (db m95633) HM
[Front]
*Uncle Sam* Wilson 1766 1854 of Troy - New York Born in Arlington - Mass
[Right]
Sam Wilson- One of the Prime Movers For Incorporation of * Troy as Village - 1794 City - 1816 *
[Left]
U.S. of America Uncle Sam * . . . — — Map (db m58887) HM
Medal of Honor Recipient
Civil War Soldier
PVT CO B 169 NY INF
May 10, 1844 - August 26, 1911
"Volunteered To Carry The Brigade
Flag After The Bearer Was Wounded"
— — Map (db m95022) HM
Samuel "Uncle Sam" & Ebenezer
Wilson built their home here on
Mount Ida, overlooking Troy. The
surrounding orchard and nearby
hillside were ideal for grazing
animals, assuring a steady supply
of livestock for their growing meat . . . — — Map (db m36915) HM
In Commemoration
of our men of the 15th Ward,
who answered their
Country's call and served
for Liberty and Democracy
in the World War, 1917-1918.
"The Right is more
precious than Peace." — — Map (db m115485) HM
General John Stark with New Hampshire, Vermont and Massachusetts Militia defeated and captured an expeditionary force sent by General Burgoyne and commanded by Colonel Baum. This was one of the first decisive victories in the War of the Revolution. — — Map (db m13918) HM
In grateful memory this avenue of trees is dedicated to all the brave men of The Town of Hoosick who served with the victorious forces of the United States in the Second World War 1941 – 1945. On this tablet are inscribed the names of those . . . — — Map (db m36854) HM
Erected by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a tribute to her patriotic volunteers who rendered valuable service in the repulse of the Burgoyne invasion at the Battle of Bennington August 16, 1777. — — Map (db m36757) HM
A memorial commemorating the record of the New Hampshire troops under the command of John Stark in this import and decisive engagement August 16, 1777 — — Map (db m36762) HM
In grateful memory of the Patriots of Vermont and their fellow patriots from the neighboring states who here fought for American independence under the command of General John Stark and Colonel Seth Warner August 16, 1777 --------------- Erected . . . — — Map (db m36760) HM
This house was the home of the Italian liberator, Giuseppe Garibaldi, who fled to America after the collapse of the republic in Italy in 1849. He came to Staten Island in 1850 and lived here with his friend, Antonio Meucci, who worked on the . . . — — Map (db m139580) HM
Erected on the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution by the Polish American Citizens of Richmond Co. N.Y. to the memory of
General Tadeus Kosciuszko
and
General Kazimierz Pulaski
as a token of their loyalty to the cause of . . . — — Map (db m239464) WM
Hiker Monument erected in commemoration of the heroes of all wars in which our beloved country was engaged for the principles of democracy and a lasting civilization Joseph S. Decker Camp No 20, Dept. N.Y. – United Spanish War veterans [ Right . . . — — Map (db m42618) HM
Sacred to the memory of our Defenders the noble and gallant men who died in the late Civil War. [ Lower Marker: ] In memory of the gallant men who died in the Civil War Presented by Beauvais – Hudson Post 126 American Legion . . . — — Map (db m155561) HM
America over the top
Reverse: Erected by the residents of Public School Dist. 26 in honor of the 75 men who left to fight in the great World War. We lovingly inscribe the names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice.
Edward . . . — — Map (db m19261) HM
The earliest burial was that of Pvt. John Sloat, killed at the Sloat House in 1781 during the Revolutionary War. The Sloat Family burial plot was created in 1832, and by 1851, other families began utilizing the area west of the Sloat Plot as a . . . — — Map (db m138629) HM
From the Revolutionary soldier led by General Anthony Wayne in the Battle of Stony Point and to all past wars this cannon memorial is dedicated to all veterans living and deceased who have fought bravely to preserve our independence and everlasting . . . — — Map (db m33069) HM
Dedicated to the American people as a shrine of Patriotism, an altar of Citizenship and a Memorial to George Washington, a great Mason, a great American. May 1, 1932.
M.W.Charles H. Johnson
Grand Master of Masons
State of New York — — Map (db m7317) HM
Built by Eliphalet Kellogg. Had settlers' baking ovens. Indians captured children and tortured them. Kellogg was Revolutionary Patriot. — — Map (db m129051) HM
Home of James Gordon
Colonel Revolutionary War
Member of Assembly, State Senator
First Supervisor Town Ballston
Member of Congress
Washington visited here 1783 — — Map (db m127216) HM
Brothers James, Sam, & Wm. McCrea built near here 1771. James and Sam fought for Rev. War. Wm. sided with British. Sister Jane martyred 1777. — — Map (db m127211) HM
Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth
1837 - 1861
Site of childhood home
First Union officer killed
in the Civil War
Erected in 2013 by the Town of Malta
— — Map (db m71469) HM
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 m23712) HM
Site of the Walworth home
1823-1952 and was home to
Ellen Hardin Walworth, one
of four founders of the
National Society DAR 1890 — — Map (db m133072) HM
Honor Roll To the men of the Town of Saratoga who served the American colors in 1917 – The Great World War – 1919 for Liberty and Humanity * * In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice * * * And in honor of . . . — — Map (db m56873) HM
Erected by the war chest of The Town of Stillwater to honor patriotic services in The Great World War A. Bache • G. W. Baker • H. B. Baker • J. R. Baker • C. J. Baker • W. Barrey • A. Barthea • A. Barthiamie • L. A. Batchelder • J. L. Bennett • A. . . . — — Map (db m56989) HM
The Unknown American Soldiers who perished in the Battles of Saratoga September 19 and October 7, 1777 and were here buried in unmarked graves helped to assure the triumph of the War of Independence, to create the Republic of the United States of . . . — — Map (db m9736) HM
Site of the colonial Eagle Tavern, a leading haven of area rebels during the American Revolution. Operated by Gerardus van Schoonhoven. Famous guests included Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. — — Map (db m115398) HM
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 m23713) HM
Home, Erected 1784
- Of -
William North
Born 1755 Died 1836
—————————
Soldier Throughout The
Revolution
Aide De Camp To Baron Steuben
Adjutant General Of The Provisional . . . — — Map (db m27494) HM
Here St Georges Lodge No 6
F & AM Formed June 1774 Here
Washington Was Entertained
By Civil and Military
Authorities June 30, 1782
— — Map (db m51163) HM
Cur Non!
On June 11, 1825
Major General
Marquis De Lafayette,
Soldier, Statesman,
Citizen of France
And of the United States,
Was the Guest of the
Honorable Joseph C. Yates,
Governor of The
State . . . — — Map (db m34319) HM
Count Casimir Pulaski - Polish friend of America in the Revolutionary War distinguished himself on General George Washington’s staff in the Battle of Brandywine. Commissioned Brigadier General. Fought at Germantown and other battles in winter of . . . — — Map (db m128129) HM WM
Schoharie County Militia
October 20, 1775
Served In Schoharie And
Mohawk Valleys Throughout
The Revolution
Commanded Expedition
Against Brant
Defended Upper Fort Against
Sir John Johnson in 1780
Died May 21 1819 Aged 85 Years . . . — — Map (db m62729) HM
Dedicated
to the memory of
All Veterans
living & deceased
who served their
country
in all wars
——————————
Veterans' Memorial "Centre" Park
renamed in honor of . . . — — Map (db m115802) WM
1777 Commemorating The Upper Fort which stood on the knoll 1966 Ft. S. 50° E. of this marker. Here on Oct. 17th 1780 was fired the first gun which signalled a warning enabling the fort below to prepare for the successful defense against the . . . — — Map (db m62412) HM
• 1777•
This Boulder Marks
The Site East of Which
Stood "The Middle Fort"
(Fort Defiance) One Of
The Bulwarks Of Defence
Of The Settlers Of The
Schoharie Valley During
The Revolutionary Period
Erected By Schoharie Chapter . . . — — Map (db m50599) HM
Timothy Murphy was Schoharie County's Revolutionary hero. Owner of one of the first double-barreled rifles, he was a sharpshooter known to the Indians as the magic man whose gun would shoot without reloading. As a member of Morgan's Rifles, Murphy . . . — — Map (db m130215) HM
Through its production of food and grain, the Schoharie Valley played a vital role during the American Revolution. Feeding troops in the Continental Army, the area became known as "The Breadbasket of the American Revolution.” It is also known . . . — — Map (db m145129) HM
Born Boston, Mass. 1734 - died Harpersfield, N.Y. 1811
Frontiersman, Soldier and Patriot
Protector of the frontiers during the Revolution
Commandant of Schoharie Fort, 1777
Captain Rangers July 17, 1777
Guide of Gen. James Clinton on . . . — — Map (db m144239) HM
Memorial to
David Ellerson
1749 -1838
Schoharie County Revolutionary hero,
Patriot, soldier, scout
Member of Morgan's Rifle corps.
Served at Trenton, Monmouth, Saratoga
and in Sullivan's campaign.
One of the captors of Service, the . . . — — Map (db m144245) HM
Facing Fort Road (Southeast Side):
Here rests the remains of
David Williams,
One of
the Captors of
Major Andre.
Died
in Schoharie County
August 2nd, 1831
Aged 76 years
6 m's 8 days.
He with his . . . — — Map (db m52527) HM
This German Reformed Church (1772)
was enclosed by a wooden stockade in
1777 and known as the "Lower Fort."
It was attacked by forces under Sir John
Johnson and Chief Joseph Brant
in October 1780. — — Map (db m24733) HM
During the American Revolution the large wheat farms of the Schoharie Valley supplied the Continental Army, so they were a frequent target of British-allied Loyalists and Iroquois raiding parties.
After a Loyalist uprising at the Flockey in 1777, . . . — — Map (db m70440) HM
To the eternal memory and glory of those
of Schuyler County who gave their lives
in the service of our country in the
Korean and Viet Nam Conflicts
Korea
William Rooney Bell • Frank E. Berry • Nicholas Stephno
Viet Nam . . . — — Map (db m246286) HM
In memory of the Schuyler County Boys
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the World War.
William W. Coon • Edward J. Considine • Herbert Crocker
William J. Ellison • Norman D. Green • John G. Hansenberger
Foster Jessop • Lloyd Lamb • . . . — — Map (db m246302) WM
In memory of the men and women
of Schuyler County who gave their lives
in the Armed Services of their country
during the Great World Wars
World War I
John K. Bradley · Stearns Catlin Cole · Edward J. Considine · William W. Coon . . . — — Map (db m246306) WM
At the onset of World War II, new naval stations were needed to train the numerous recruits expected to enlist. The area that is presently Sampson State Park was a desirable inland location for the station. It had sufficient level land situated . . . — — Map (db m104864) HM WM
On June 25, 1950, four years after the Navy left the Sampson Training Center and while it was home to Sampson College, Communist North Korea invaded its neighbor to the south, the Republic of Korea. At the time Lackland Air Force Base in San . . . — — Map (db m104865) HM WM
This memorial is dedicated to those brave Sampson Navy Men who gave their lives fighting our enemies in action during World War Two.
Our national organization of 6000 Sampson WW-2 Navy Veterans, we the survivors, dedicate this monument to their . . . — — Map (db m104866) WM
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