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By Brian Scott, September 21, 2015
Old Chemung Marker
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
1 New York, Chemung County, Chemung — Old Chemung
On Main Street (County Road 60) at Wyncoop Creek Road (County Road 3), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Indian village destroyed by Gen. Sullivan August 13, 1779Map (db m33399) HM
2 New York, Chemung County, Chemung — Sullivan Road
On Oneida Road (County Road 60) at Lyons Road, on the right when traveling west on Oneida Road.
Upon this road Sullivan's army advanced on its memorable campaign against the Indians of the Six Nations in 1779Map (db m33396) HM
3 New York, Chemung County, Lowman — Chemung1775 - 1779 — Iroquois War Town —
On Oneida Road (County Road 60), on the right when traveling west.
From this Hidden Stronghold British, Indians and Tories Ravaged the Frontier From the West Branch to the Mohawk Destroyed by Sullivan-Clinton Expedition August 13, 1779Map (db m81210) HM
4 New York, Chemung County, Lowman — Soldiers of the American RevolutionBuried in this Cemetery
On Oneida Road (County Road 60), on the right when traveling west.
Libertas et Patria Soldiers of the American Revolution Buried in this Cemetery Lt. Israel Parshall Pa. • Lt. Christopher Denn Pa. Sgt. Daniel McDowell Pa. • Sgt. Alexander Murry N.Y. Pvt. Abraham Brewer N.Y. • Pvt. John Brewer N.Y. Pvt. Thomas . . . Map (db m33359) HM
5 New York, Chemung County, Lowman — Line Occupied - Rifle Corps
On Oneida Road (County Road 60) just west of Lowman Road (County Road 2), on the right when traveling east.
Line occupied Rifle Corps under General Hand at opening of battle August 29, 1779Map (db m33326) HM
6 New York, Chemung County, Lowman — Line of Rude Breastworks
On Oneida Road (County Road 60) at Lowman Crossover, on the right when traveling east on Oneida Road.
Line of Rude Breastworks where British and Indians disputed advance of Sullivan's Army August 29, 1779Map (db m33274) HM
7 New York, Chemung County, Lowman — Newtown Battlefield
On Oneida Road (County Road 60) at Lowman Crossover, on the right when traveling east on Oneida Road.
August 29, 1779 Erected by Newtown Battle Chapter Sons of American Revolution 1907Map (db m33323) HM
8 New York, Chemung County, Wellsburg — This Ridge
On Lowman Crossover just south of Southern Tier Expressway (Interstate 86), on the left when traveling north.
This Ridge fortified by the British formed the south line of defense August 29, 1779Map (db m33329) HM
9 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Newtown Battlefield ReservationA Remarkable History
On Newtown Reservation Road, in the median.
In 1879, a crowd of thousands celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Newtown and dedicated a monument built by the Newtown Monument Association atop the hill that figured prominently in accounts of the battle. Soon after, the monument . . . Map (db m33484) HM
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10 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — The Battle of Newtown
On Newtown Reservation Road.
(Front Plaque):Near this site Sunday August 29, 1779 was fought The Battle of Newtown between Continental troops commanded by Major General John Sullivan and combined force of Tories and Indians under Colonel John Butler and Joseph . . . Map (db m33554) HM
11 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Flagstaffs - Newtown Battlefield
On Newtown Reservation Road.
Dedicated to those of the Iroquois Indians, the British Army and the Continental Army who died at the Battle of Newtown August 29, 1779 Dedicated August 28, 1994Map (db m33542) HM
12 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Major General John Sullivan
On Newtown Reservation Road.
1779 - 1929 in memoriam Major General John Sullivan commander-in-chief and the officers and men of the New Hampshire Brigade who participated in the memorable "Sullivan Campaign" against the Six Nations of Indians Erected by The State of New . . . Map (db m33543) HM
13 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Newtown Battlefield State ParkRevolutionary War Heritage Trail
On Newtown Reservation Road. Reported missing.
The climactic battle of the Sullivan-Clinton campaign occurred here as approximately 5,000 soldiers defeated a British force of Native Americans, Loyalists, and regulars.Map (db m33545) HM
14 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — The Sullivan CampaignJuly 31 to October 15, 1779 — One of the Revolutionary War's Largest Campaigns —
On Newtown Reservation Road.
Congress and General George Washington planned a major offensive campaign against the Seneca, Cayuga, and loyalists in 1779. Washington chose Major General John Sullivan to lead the expedition up the Susquehanna River, while Brigadier General . . . Map (db m33547) HM
15 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Fire on the Frontier - 1778
On Newtown Reservation Road.
In 1778, the British government encouraged loyal colonists and Native American allies to attack frontier settlements. In July, Major John Butler led an attack on the Wyoming Valley, leaving more than 300 patriot soldiers dead, and by Butler's . . . Map (db m33548) HM
16 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — The Battle of NewtownAugust 29, 1779 — The Major Battle of the Sullivan Campaign —
On Newtown Reservation Road.
To protect the village of Newtown, about 600 Native American warriors, 200 loyalists, and a handful of British soldiers erected and camouflaged a half-mile-long breastwork of logs in the village overlooking a creek, hoping to surprise Sullivan's . . . Map (db m33550) HM
17 New York, Chemung County, Elmira — Divided Peoples
On Newtown Reservation Road.
The Revolutionary War divided communities and shattered ancient alliances. Along New York's frontier, simmering rivalries among settlers of European descent boiled over with threats and violent clashes. Many who remained loyal to King George III . . . Map (db m33553) HM
 
 
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