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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Chemung County, New York
Adjacent to Chemung County, New York
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GEOGRAPHIC SORT
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Restored in 1953
by the
Big Flats Rotary Club — — Map (db m154251) HM |
| | Indian Village
Destroyed by Gen. Sullivan
August 13, 1779 — — Map (db m43900) HM |
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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, 1836
In the . . . — — Map (db m154253) HM WM |
| | General Sullivan's troops were attacked by Indians posted on this ridge. A valorous charge led by Colonel Hubley drove the Indians to the swamp a quarter mile west. The American dead were conveyed to Tioga and buried at Fort Sullivan.
(Reverse . . . — — Map (db m66976) HM |
| | Military Route
of the Sullivan-Clinton
army on its campaign
against the British
and Indians of Western
New York in 1779 — — Map (db m43904) HM |
| | Indian village destroyed by Gen. Sullivan August 13, 1779 — — Map (db m33399) HM |
| | Upon this road Sullivan's army advanced on its memorable campaign against the Indians of the Six Nations in 1779 — — Map (db m33396) HM |
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(Front):107 N.Y. Vols. Antietam Chancellorsville Gettysburg Resaca New Hope Church 1861-1865 (Left Side):Pine Knob Culp's Farm Kenesaw Mountain Peach Tree Creek Siege of Atlanta (Right Side):Sherman's March Siege of . . . — — Map (db m32322) HM |
| | In memory of the more than 170 soldiers of the American Revolution known to be buried in Chemung County, and of their pioneer wives and families. — — Map (db m90174) HM |
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This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m154295) HM |
| | Frank Romero, the man who made "the best popcorn in town," died at the age of 89, at the Veterans Medical Center, Bath, New York.
A native of Molochio, Italy, he came to this country in 1912 at the age of 17. He served in the military during . . . — — Map (db m90227) HM |
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Newtown Battlefield Preservation has a special place in the history of African Americans' struggle for equality in the United States. When 180 young African-American men of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Company 1251 arrived to work on . . . — — Map (db m90317) HM |
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Civil War Dead
An estimated 700,000 Union and Confederate soldiers died in the Civil War between April 1861 and April 1865. As the death toll rose, the U.S. government struggled with the urgent but unplanned need to bury fallen Union . . . — — Map (db m90119) HM |
| | Founded in 1840
stood 300 feet west of here
played a role in the
underground railroad &
was a center of Elmira's
African-American Community — — Map (db m66950) HM |
| | Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that . . . — — Map (db m114217) HM |
| | In tribute to
the honorable
men and women
who gallantly
serve our
country as we
strive to preserve
freedom throughout
the world
and establish a
just and lasting peace. — — Map (db m90224) WM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m90185) HM |
| | The Chemung Canal 1833-1878
here joined the Chemung
River, extending northward
linking the river to the
Erie Canal via Seneca Lake. — — Map (db m32306) HM |
| | Dedicated to those men and women who served their country in Korea and Vietnam
to those who gave their lives
our everlasting love
peace.
Korea
1950-1955
Vietnam
1961-1975 — — Map (db m90229) WM |
| | 1914-1918
"What Mean These Stones?"
In honor of the heroes of Chemung County who served in the World War and in memory of these who gave their lives. — — Map (db m90246) WM |
| | Dedicated to the
honor and sacrifice
of the men and women
who served our country
in World War II — — Map (db m90217) WM |
| | Created to honor the people of Elmira for their spirit and determination to restore and beautify the Queen City after the devastating flood of July 23, 1972.
"This is out home town and nothing under God will take it from us."
Dedicated by . . . — — Map (db m90170) HM |
| | Dedicated to the soldiers who trained at Camp Rathbun May 1861 - 1864 and the Confederate prisoners of war incarcerated at Camp Chemung July 1864 - July 1865 Flagstaff located inside main entrance to the camp N.W. corner of property at 722 Winsor . . . — — Map (db m32244) HM |
| | Revolutionary War Veteran
Built first house in Elmira 300 ft. south toward river c. 1788 — — Map (db m107566) HM |
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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 |
| | Between July 1864 and August 1865, 2973 Confederate soldiers were buried here with kindness and respect, by John W. Jones, a runaway slave. They have remained in these hallowed grounds of Woodlawn National Cemetery by family choice because of the . . . — — Map (db m32239) HM |
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Elmira Prison Camp
Overcrowding at the military prison at Point Lookout, Maryland, led the U.S. Army to establish Elmira Military Prison in May 1864. Elmira, New York, initially a rendezvous point for enlisting Union soldiers, had barracks, . . . — — Map (db m90076) HM |
| | In Memory of The Confederate Soldiers in the War Between the States who died in Elmira Prison and lie buried here erected by the United Daughters of the Confederacy November 6, 1937 — — Map (db m32179) HM |
| | 1881-1928, fought for safer
conditions in American
mills, for worker's
compensation laws and led
women's peace party in N.Y. — — Map (db m90209) HM WM |
| | Dewittsburgh
Newton Point
Boundary about 1790
Village named after Moses DeWitt — — Map (db m41573) HM |
| | 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 |
| | The first Methodist sermon in this area was given near this site at Loughs Tavern, Newton Village, by Rev. William Colbert, Dec. 16 1792.
Text Mathew 5:6 "Blessed are They That Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness." This Circuit rider dressed in . . . — — Map (db m41576) HM |
| | Dr. Edwin Eldridge opened
his park in 1879. Called the
beauty spot of the southern
tier for its gardens. Elmira
bought the park in 1889. — — Map (db m77928) HM |
| | In 1808, "Newtown" was
officially renamed "Elmira"
after the daughter of
Nathan Teall, tavern owner
& prominent local citizen. — — Map (db m32321) HM |
| | Founded 1855
First Womans college in
United States to grant degrees
of full academic standing
equal to those given men
State Education Department 1954 — — Map (db m123538) HM |
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This was the site of Elmira Prison Camp, established in 1864 to hold Confederate prisoners of the Civil War. When the war started in 1861, it was Barracks No. 3 of the Upstate Draft Rendezvous where Union soldiers were housed and trained. It was . . . — — Map (db m32303) HM |
| | 12,123 Confederate soldiers were held on 30 acres from here, east Ό mile and south to the Chemung River — — Map (db m31365) HM |
| | 1961 Heisman Trophy Winner
A football player
a student
a friend
a hero
He lived with integrity
and died with courage.
This statue given by his admirer
as an inspiration to the youth of tomorrow.
In memory of a life
full of . . . — — Map (db m90261) HM |
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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 |
| | Christian Myneer built First Log Cabin 1787 and First Frame House and planted first orchard in Town of Big Flats — — Map (db m107564) HM |
| | 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, 1994 — — Map (db m33542) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m143193) HM |
| | The Chemung Valley's pioneering soaring sites (*) of the early 1930's faced most of the area's prevailing winds. Take-off locations were selected daily to face the predicted winds. Gliders were launched by bungee cord into the wind so pilots could . . . — — Map (db m156409) HM |
| | John W. Jones (1817-1900) was the courageous stationmaster of the Underground Railroad in Elmira. Escaping from slavery in Virginia, he made the dangerous 300-mile journey to freedom on the Underground Railroad and arrived in Elmira in 1844. Working . . . — — Map (db m90202) HM |
| | Revolutionary War veterans
& their families, including
casualties of the Battle
of Newtown, August 29, 1779. — — Map (db m43926) HM |
| | Mikolaj Kopernik (Nicolaus Copernicus)
Born in Torun, Poland February 19, 1473
Died in Frombork May 24, 1543
As founder of modern astronomy, Kopernik
transformed Man's concept of the Universe
and initiated the Scientific Revolution.
. . . — — Map (db m90206) HM |
| | 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 |
| | Samuel Clemens Dies in Redding, Connecticut
On Thursday, April 21, 1910, Samuel Langhorne Clemens died at his home, Stormfield, in Redding, Connecticut. Beside him on his bed lay a beloved book -- Carlyle's The French Revolution: A . . . — — Map (db m90181) HM |
| | How did Samuel Clemens arrive in Elmira, NY?
Thirty-two-year-old Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) first saw the image of Elmira's Olivia Langdon while traveling on the Quaker City Steamer — a cruise ship charted to visit Europe and the . . . — — Map (db m118738) HM |
| | Built on East Hill 1874
Given to Elmira College in 1952. He wrote "Tom Sawyer", other novels in the study when summering in Elmira — — Map (db m43942) HM |
| | One of four originally located beside the road to Quarry Farm. Moved to the college campus during the bicentennial year, 1976 — — Map (db m123535) HM |
| | [Front]:
John Denny
Sergeant, United States Army
Company B, 9th U.S. Cavalry
Awarded the Medal of Honor
at Las Animas Canyon, New Mexico
18 September 1879
Born 1846 Big Flats, New York
Citation
Removed a wounded comrade . . . — — Map (db m90251) HM |
| | Military route
of the Sullivan-Clinton
Army on its campaign
against the British
and Indians of Western
New York in 1779. — — Map (db m90376) HM |
| | So named by General Sullivan
occupied by British and Indians
Destroyed by General Sullivan,
August 30, 1779 — — Map (db m43931) HM |
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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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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 |
| | Operated from about
1800 to 1824
preceded first bridge — — Map (db m77931) HM |
| | 1838-1919 here are buried
pioneers, and soldiers of the
Revolutionary War, War of 1812
and the Union Army — — Map (db m43937) HM |
| | Abolitionist Jervis Langdon
sold house to Daniel R. Pratt
in 1862. Once thought
destroyed, house was moved
here from E. Union St. ca. 1876. — — Map (db m127996) HM |
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1748 March 6 Count Pulaski was born in Poland
1768-72 With his father, Count Joseph Pulaski led a Polish rebellion against imperial Russia
1777 Came to America from Paris with Franklin's letter of introduction to General . . . — — Map (db m90200) HM |
| | This Landmark stands on land that was part of the Rhodes Farm from which the first Soaring Society of America sponsored National Contest was held in July of 1932 and commemorates the support of soaring by the community over the past 50 years. . . . — — Map (db m66972) HM |
| | Erected by the citizens of Elmira
as a memorial to
Ross Gilmore Marvin
Student - Teacher - Explorer
Born in Elmira, New York
January 28, 1880
A member of the Peary Expedition of 1905-06
Scientist to the 1908-09 Peary Polar . . . — — Map (db m32323) HM |
| | (Federal Side):
Erected by the
United Statesto the memory of the following soldiers, privates in the Eleventh Veteran Reserve Corps. Comprising the Union guard who were killed with their Confederate prisoners of war in the railroad . . . — — Map (db m32180) HM |
| | Philippine Islands
Cuba
Porto Rico
U.S.A. — — Map (db m90211) WM |
| | Encampment
Sullivan's Army on return from expedition against the Indians Sept. 24-29, 1779 — — Map (db m41577) HM |
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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 |
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(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 |
| | Toll Road Commissioned in 1848, ran the entire route of Penn. Ave to State Line. Instrumental in Commercial Development — — Map (db m107560) HM |
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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 |
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has been placed
on the
National
Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the
Interior
————————
[Dedication]
Sarah·Wey·Tompkins·Hall
In memory of . . . — — Map (db m154372) HM |
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[Locator map of Woodlawn Cemetery]
20. Elizabeth Adams, (Leer Green) - Sec. P. (free ground)
4. John Arnot, Sr. - Sec. H (vault) 3. Olivia Lewis Langdon - Sec. G Lot 37
12. Harwood Badger - Sec. D. Lot 73 21. Anderson Murphy - Sec. . . . — — Map (db m154366) HM |
| | Memorial
Dedicated
to veterans of
all wars of the
United States. — — Map (db m90179) WM |
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THE BEGINNING:
The development of Elmira's Woodlawn Cemetery was the result of a need for more burial space and an outgrowth of the "rural cemetery movement" which became increasingly popular after 1830. Elmira's earliest known burial ground . . . — — Map (db m154291) HM |
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Elmira Military Depot
On April 15, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued a call for volunteers to put down the Confederate rebellion. Three days later, New York Gov. Edwin G. Morgan appealed for 13,280 troops to fill the state's quota of . . . — — Map (db m90151) HM |
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On this site in May 1941 the first Air Corps Pilot Officers reported for Glider Training. The six officers were lead by Major Fred R. Dent, Jr. who later was to direct the development and procurement of military gliders. The Elmira Area Soaring . . . — — Map (db m66973) HM |
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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 |
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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 |
| | Ran from Gibson, N.Y. to here, fed water to the Chemung Canal, and provided a means of transportation. 1833-1878 — — Map (db m43903) HM |
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This property has been
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior — — Map (db m154255) HM |
| | In 1779 near this spot
General John Sullivan
mercifully disposed of his pack horses
worn out by faithful service
in the campaign against the
Six Nations of the Iroquois.
——————
The first white . . . — — Map (db m90382) HM |
| | On September 24, 1779, General Sullivan's military park horses, returning through the valley from their 450 mile journey, had reached the end of their endurance. The General was compelled to dispose of these partners in the cause of American . . . — — Map (db m90386) HM |
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An expedition against the hostile Indian nations which checked the aggressions of the English and Indians on the frontiers of New York and Pennsylvania, extending westward the dominion of the United States. — — Map (db m90383) HM |
| | Designed in 1910 by nationally
renowned local cartoonist
Eugene Zimmerman.
Dedicated on this site
in 1914 for “Zim's” band. — — Map (db m66955) HM |
| | 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, 1779 — — Map (db m81210) HM |
| | Line occupied Rifle Corps under General Hand at opening of battle August 29, 1779 — — Map (db m33326) HM |
| | Line of Rude Breastworks where British and Indians disputed advance of Sullivan's Army August 29, 1779 — — Map (db m33274) HM |
| | August 29, 1779 Erected by Newtown Battle Chapter Sons of American Revolution 1907 — — Map (db m33323) HM |
| | Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m150084) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 m90334) HM |
| | On the pinnacle near this site, the Movable Lodge of Free Masons, connected with the army of
Major General John Sullivan
of New Hampshire
held a command under a large oak tree, while on a military expedition against the Six Nations of . . . — — Map (db m90390) HM |
| | Military route
of the Sullivan-Clinton
Army on its campaign
against the British
and Indians of Western
New York in 1779. — — Map (db m90384) HM |
| | 1741-1821
served in Sullivan-Clinton
Campaign and was a pioneer
in Millport, dedicated by
Boy Scouts of Millport — — Map (db m77929) HM |
| | Contains remains of many
pioneers and members of
the Sullivan-Clinton Campaign — — Map (db m66951) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m90295) HM |
| | Dedicated to the memory of
all men and women who
honorably served in the
armed forces
of the United States
of America — — Map (db m90279) WM |
| | This Ridge fortified by the British formed the south line of defense August 29, 1779 — — Map (db m33329) HM |
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