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To better understand the Battle of White Plains, NY, study each marker in the order shown.
 
By Bill Coughlin, June 11, 2008
Marker in Battle Whitney Park
SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER
1 ► New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle Park —
On Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
During the Battle of White Plains, the Americans under General Washington were forced off Chatterton’s Hill after inflicting heavy casualties on British troops, checking their advance into Westchester. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m8310) HM
2 ► New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White Plains — Chatterton’s Hill, October 28, 1776 —
On Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The American Revolutionary War 1776 2001 Phases of Action October 28th Morning 1. Americans Occupy Chatterton’s Hill 2. British Approach from the South 3. American Pickets Retreat 4. Hessians Under Rahl Seize Hill 5. British . . . — — Map (db m8309) HM
3 ► New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White Plains / White Plains —
On Battle Avenue at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Battle Avenue.
Battle of White Plains October 28th, 1776 The Continental Army under the command of General George Washington defended these heights checking the British advance across Westchester Erected by the City of White Plains to commemorate the . . . — — Map (db m310576) HM
4 ► New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White Plains — American Forces — 1776 —
On Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Commanded by General George Washington Numbered about 14,500 Men fit for Duty, Consisting of Continentals From Maryland, Delaware, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and New York, and Militiamen From Several Provinces. Many of These Units Had . . . — — Map (db m8307) HM
5 ► New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White Plains — British Forces — 1776 —
On Whitney Street, on the left when traveling south.
Commanded by General William Howe Numbered about 13,000 Including Several Brigades. The Regiments of Foot Deployed Light Infantry, Chasseurs, and Grenadiers. Artillery Batteries and Light Cavalry Supported Them. The Hessian Battalions Under . . . — — Map (db m237147) HM
6 ► New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White Plains —
On Whitney Street at Battle Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Whitney Street.
General George Washington Commander In Chief of the Continental Army Erected by the City of White Plains to commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Battle Back of Marker: The Continental Army Under the command of General George . . . — — Map (db m8303) HM
7 ► New York, Westchester County, White Plains — The Battle of White Plains — October 28, 1776 —
On Main Street (New York State Route 119) at Tarrytown Road, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Near this spot, the British under Howe, forded the Bronx River and attacked the right wing of Washington’s Army located above on Chatterton Hill. Erected by Act of Congress May 18, 1926. This bowlder was taken . . . — — Map (db m310585) HM
8 ► New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Center of Washington’s Army —
On N Broadway (New York State Route 22), on the right when traveling south.
The center of Washington’s Army was located here from Oct. 28 to Oct. 31 1776 during the operations around White Plains.Erected by Act of Congress May 18, 1926 ( upper marker ) This mortar and this remnant of the revolutionary . . . — — Map (db m189473) HM
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