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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Putnam County, New York

 
Clickable Map of Putnam County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Putnam County, NY (138) Dutchess County, NY (336) Orange County, NY (563) Rockland County, NY (267) Westchester County, NY (302) Fairfield County, CT (455)  PutnamCounty(138) Putnam County (138)  DutchessCounty(336) Dutchess County (336)  OrangeCounty(563) Orange County (563)  RocklandCounty(267) Rockland County (267)  WestchesterCounty(302) Westchester County (302)  FairfieldCountyConnecticut(455) Fairfield County (455)
Carmel is the county seat for Putnam County
Adjacent to Putnam County, New York
      Dutchess County (336)  
      Orange County (563)  
      Rockland County (267)  
      Westchester County (302)  
      Fairfield County, Connecticut (455)  
 
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101 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Historic DistrictPatterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311 at Front Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 311.
The Proposed Historic District People have lived for a long time in this beautiful valley where a natural trail, running from New England to the Hudson, makes a gentle bend here along the edge of the Great Swamp. Traces have been found . . . Map (db m24942) HM
102 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Ludington Graves
On New York State Route 311 at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Route 311.
Burial site of Revolutionary war heroes, Col. Henry Ludington and his daughter Sybil, who rode to warn the troops on 26 April 1777Map (db m24513) HM
103 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Maple Avenue CemeteryPatterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311 at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Route 311.
Maple Avenue Cemetery (And Combined Church Cemeteries) Earliest Recorded Grave, 1792 The Combined Cemeteries At the close of the Revolution, in 1782, when all the lands of Beverly Robinson were seized by the State Legislature and . . . Map (db m24794) HM
104 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson 9/11 Memorial
On New York State Route 311 at Front Street, on the right when traveling west on State Route 311.
In dedication and memory of those who perished on September 11, 2001 Map (db m24941) WM
105 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson Baptist ChurchPatterson 200 Years
On Route 311, 0.1 miles south of Caroline Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Patterson Baptist Church (The Rock Church) 1790 The Baptist Church The following material was adapted from notes put together by Reverend James B.M. Frost, March 1993: Pelletreau’s “History of Putnam County,” . . . Map (db m25015) HM
106 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson Grange No. 939Patterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311, 0.1 miles east of Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Patterson Grange No. 939 (Original Charter Patterson Grange No. 237) 1874 The country was on the brink of a depression, and the power of the railroads dominated the post Civil War economy when farmers from the Midwest and the . . . Map (db m24811) HM
107 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Patterson Veterans MonumentThe War Monument
On New York State Route 311 at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Route 311.
[ south face ] Roll Of Honor 1917 – 1918 Town Of Patterson Major Albert N. Towner • Major Charles B. Crane • Capt. John Towner • Lieut. Robert A. Johnston • Sergt. Daniel B. Brandon • Sergt. Lucius G. . . . Map (db m24940) WM
108 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — Putnam County
On New York State Route 22, 0.5 miles north of New York State Route 311, on the left when traveling north.
Named for General Israel Putnam, commander of American forces in the Hudson Highlands during the American Revolution.Map (db m24517) HM
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109 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — The Fellowship HallPatterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311, 0.1 miles east of Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
The Fellowship Hall (Presbyterian Church “Parish House”) 1872 Originally called “The Parish House,” the Fellowship Hall was given to the Presbyterian Church by the Paterson Family between 1868 and 1877 while . . . Map (db m24810) HM
110 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — The Presbyterian ChurchPatterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311, 0.1 miles east of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Presbyterian Church (Of Patterson / Pawling) Present Structure, 1838 This beautiful building is the third church of the Presbyterian Congregation in Patterson. The first, often referred to as “The Old Meeting . . . Map (db m24809) HM
111 New York, Putnam County, Patterson — The War MonumentPatterson 200 Years
On New York State Route 311 at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling west on State Route 311.
The War Monument (World War I) 1917 – 1918 The Monument Patterson was still a quiet country town at the beginning of the First World War. Although the State had begun to assume responsibility for the major roads through the area, . . . Map (db m24938) HM
112 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — Army Camp˝ Mile →
On Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D) south of Beverly Warren Road, on the right when traveling north.
While West Point defences were being built 1781 the Connecticut Line encamped along the brook.Map (db m20700) HM
113 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — Arnold’s Flight
On Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D) 0.8 miles south of County Route 403, on the left when traveling north.
At Beverley Dock, at the foot of this lane, Arnold, exposed as a traitor, fled by boat to the British ship Vulture, off Croton Point.Map (db m20687) HM
114 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — Connecticut Camps
On Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D) north of Snake Hill Road, on the right when traveling north.
On the hill west of the brook are remains of hut sites, oven, etc., made by New England troops guarding West Point, 1778 – 1783.Map (db m20697) HM
115 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — Sugar Loaf
On Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D), on the right when traveling north.
On the north slope of this hill was one of the forts built, 1776 – 1777 to defend the highlands, from Connecticut to New Jersey.Map (db m20710) HM
116 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown — The First Chain
On Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy (New York State Route 9D) at Manitou Station Road, on the left when traveling north on Bear Mountain Beacon Hwy.
Planned to keep British ships from going up river, anchored on shore below, was forced by the enemy Oct. 7, 1777.Map (db m20693) HM
117 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Anna B. Warner Memorial Garden
Constitution Island was the home of Susan and Anna Warner from 1836 – 1915. It was presented to the United States Military Academy by Miss Anna Warner and Mrs. Russell Sage. Marker erected in 1968 by the Constitution Island Association Gift of Mr. . . . Map (db m58775) HM
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118 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Fort Constitution Area
Fort Constitution, which would have enclosed this area, was intended to be the major fortification for the defense of the Hudson River. In January 1776, after three months of construction, work on the fort was halted, for the fort was considered to . . . Map (db m58763) HM
119 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Fortress West Point
Elevations in FeetMap (db m166271) HM
120 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Gravel Hill Battery
With its excellent field of fire, Gravel Hill Battery was the island’s key fortification against British ships. Constructed in the spring of 1776, after Fort Constitution’s inability to command the Hudson had become evident, it was destroyed during . . . Map (db m47502) HM
121 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Hill Cliff Battery
The Revolutionary Army fortified this hill in 1776 to provide more firepower down river and to maintain communication between Gravel Hill Battery to the east and the Fort Constitution area to the west. Hill Cliff Battery mounted from three to five . . . Map (db m58772) HM
122 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Marine Battery
Built in early 1776, Marine Battery was destroyed in October 1777. The following year the battery was partially reconstructed on the surviving rampart to protect the Great Chain, which was probably anchored in the cove below. This 10 foot thick . . . Map (db m58765) HM
123 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Redoubt 5
During the period when Constitution Island supplemented the major West Point fortifications, the Continental Army sought to protect the Great Chain and river batteries from land attack. Placed on the highest ground of the then treeless island, . . . Map (db m58774) HM
124 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Redoubt 6
Built in 1779, Redoubt 6 demonstrates the Army’s concern for fortifying the high ground. Necessary for its defense were approximately 115 infantrymen; no cannon were listed for this redoubt. The integrated West Point fortification system provided . . . Map (db m59889) HM
125 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Revolutionary War Constitution Island
The defense of the Hudson River against British ships was an important task of the Revolutionary Army. The river’s sharp bend and strong currents at this point made Constitution Island well located for this purpose. Construction on Fort . . . Map (db m47501) HM
126 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Romans’ Battery
Intended as the west curtain of the never-completed Fort Constitution, “the . . . battery is a straight line constructed by Mr. Romans, at very great expense; it has fifteen embrasures, which face the river at a right angle, and can only annoy a . . . Map (db m58768) HM
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127 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — Soldiers’ Huts
In winter, when barracks were unavailable, soldiers were generally quartered in huts. Several hut sites remain on Constitution Island. In some the fireplace ruins are in line, while at others no pattern exists. Regiments normally built huts to . . . Map (db m58769) HM
128 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — The Great Chain
Background The Americans and British both knew that passage on the Hudson River was strategically important. The Americans planned to block ship passage on the river and attack enemy ships with cannons and mortar located at defensive forts, and . . . Map (db m89095) HM
129 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — The Great Chain
The Great Chain was anchored near this point 1778 – 1783Map (db m131021) HM
130 New York, Putnam County, Philipstown, Constitution Island — The Warner House
Constitution Island was purchased by Henry Whiting Warner, an attorney from New York City, who became interested in the island while visiting his brother, Thomas, who served as the Chaplain at West Point from 1823 until 1838. A thick stone . . . Map (db m89119) HM
131 New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Adams Corners
On Peekskill Hollow Road at Church Road, on the right when traveling south on Peekskill Hollow Road.
Adams Corners was a community centered around an 1846 school, 1900 Grange Hall, general store, and town’s first telephone exchange.Map (db m212122) HM
132 New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Hempstead Huts
On Canopus Hill Road, 0.4 miles west of Canopus Hollow Road, on the left when traveling west.
From 1779-1780, the Continental Army from Hempstead, NY camped here. An army inoculation station still partially remains.Map (db m208965) HM
133 New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Historic Church
On Peekskill Hollow Road north of Wiccopee Road, on the left when traveling north.
1789 1st Methodist Society 1835 Land deeded for church 1880-82 Carriage shed built 1891 Present church built 1982 Listed historic site.Map (db m212129) HM
134 New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Oregon Corners
On Oscawana Lake Road (New York State Route 20) 0.1 miles south of Peekskill Hollow Road, on the right when traveling north.
Was a manufacturing center. Two creeks powered a grist mill in the 18th century; wire, fulling, and paper mills in the 19th century.Map (db m119204) HM
135 New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Putnam Valley Veterans Monument
On Oscawana Lake Road north of Canopus Hollow Road, on the left when traveling north.
If you ever think of me think of all your liberties and recall All Gave Some, and Some Gave All. Dedicated to the Veterans of the Town of Putnam Valley November 12, 1994Map (db m212123) WM
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136 New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Tompkins Corners
On Peekskill Hollow Road (County Route 21) at Wiccopee Road, on the left when traveling north on Peekskill Hollow Road.
Tompkins Corners was settled in the 1770’s by four Tompkins brothers. A turnpike here passed store, church, mill & tavern. F.D. Roosevelt spoke here.Map (db m212127) HM
137 New York, Putnam County, Putnam Valley — Tricentennial Capsule
Near Oscawana Lake Road north of Canopus Hollow Road, on the left when traveling north.
. . . Map (db m212125) HM
138 New York, Putnam County, Southeast — Birthplace of Darius M. Couch
On Sodom Road, on the left when traveling east.
Two miles east Birthplace of Darius M. Couch Major General, U. S. A. Commander 2d Corps, Army of Potomac, at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, 1862-63Map (db m54276) HM

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