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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Westchester County, New York
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| | The grounds of the Pelham Memorial High School were part of the farm
belonging to Colonel Philip Pell 1753 – 1811 Judge Advocate Continental Army Member of the New York State Assembly Regent of the University of the State of New York . . . — — Map (db m32023) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m32022) HM |
| | Built before 1776 Oldest house in Pelham Home of Col. David J. Pell American Patriot N.Y. State Historical Marker — — Map (db m32015) HM |
| | Bicentennial of the Battle of Pelham October 18, 1776 Knapp Chapter, NSDAR honors Col. John Glover Col. Joseph Read Col. William Shepard Col. Loammi Baldwin and their 750 Continentals. Their courageous action delayed Gen. William Howe’s . . . — — Map (db m32020) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m32026) HM |
| | [ upper plaque ]
1750
Abraham Bush Homestead
Reputed Headquarters Of
General Israel Putnam
Marked By The
Ruth Lyon Bush Chapter
Daughters Of
The American Revolution
1968
[ lower plaque ]
Bush Homestead . . . — — Map (db m38312) HM |
| | Christopher Columbus
[ back ]
With Faith and Perseverance
Erected By
The Columbus Day Committee
Through the Generosity
Of The People Of Port Chester, N.Y.
Presented to the Community
of
Port Chester, N.Y.
To Whom It . . . — — Map (db m38726) HM |
| | Historic
Village of Port Chester
in the
State of New York
County of Westchester
Town of Rye
A border community with the State of Connecticut on Long Island Sound. Settled as the Town of Rye in 1660, the area became known as "The Saw . . . — — Map (db m38219) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m38220) HM |
| |
Chief Carver on Mount Rushmore
1933-1940
"He is worth any three men in America for this particular type of work"
Designer Gutzon Borglum
A Proud Port Chester Resident
1892-1969 — — Map (db m96979) HM |
| | 1896 1902
In Proud Memory Of Port Chester
Men Who Volunteered in the War
Of Their Country During the War
With Spain and in the Phillipines
[ north bronze tablet ]
Frank M. Berrien • Howard F. Carpenter • Marshall T. Chevers • . . . — — Map (db m38221) HM |
| | Port Chester
Remembers
Vietnam War
Terrance Cather • Frank R. Howe • John P. Larkin • Nicholas Garofola • Frank Jamilski • Joseph Smith
And Those Who Served — — Map (db m38314) HM |
| | In Everlasting
Memory Of The
Living And The
Dead Who Served
Their Country
In The World War
[ Five benches surround the monument. A total of 1,021 names ares listed on the bronze plaques. The following 25 names have a star indicating . . . — — Map (db m38217) HM |
| | In Memoriam
To The Eight Willow St. Boys of Port Chester
Who Gave Their Lives In World War II
Lt. Alphonse Guardino • S/Sgt. John P. Ribuffo • Sgt. Daniel J. Liberati • Cpl. Joseph Carlucci • Pfc. Orlando Gabriele • Pvt. Domenick P. Cicatelli • . . . — — Map (db m38215) HM |
| | To The
Union Defence Committee
of the
Town of Rye
Who Pledged Their Honor
To Sustain the Government
And Ensure a Successful Outcome
of the
War of the Rebellion — — Map (db m38718) HM |
| | Born in Cleveland, Ohio to German Jewish immigrants, Hiram Halle bought his first house in Pound Ridge on Trinity Pass Road, February 1929. From 1916-1944 he was head of the petrochemical giant, Universal Oil Products. From 1933 through the onset of . . . — — Map (db m134062) HM |
| | A few hundred feet south of this site stood the farmhouse of First Sgt. Thomas J. Murphy of Co. G, 146th N.Y. Infantry. Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor. His extraordinary bravery greatly contributed to the Union victory in the pivotal . . . — — Map (db m128726) HM WM |
| | Donated by Underhill and Elizabeth Halstead for use as a cemetery for black residents of Rye Town and Black Civil War Veterans — — Map (db m48538) HM |
| | This is one of some 230 markers erected on the Boston Post Road in 1763
Their locations were fixed by Benjamin Franklin the Deputy Postmaster General who for that purpose drove a chaise with a distance recorder over the route.
Restored to this . . . — — Map (db m34587) HM |
| | Has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This District possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. 1993. National Park Service United States Department of the Interior. — — Map (db m34540) HM |
| | On this site stood the stone residence of Peter Disbrow, designated by the Rye colonists as the "Rye Fort" when it was offered for protection from the Indian attack during "King Philip's War" of 1675.
Around 1728 the present frame (North) . . . — — Map (db m34485) HM |
| | Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This Site Possesses National Significance
In Commemorating the History of the
United States of America
1987
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m64265) HM |
| |
c. 1835,
Religious Society of Friends,
Quaker.
The Founder of Quakerism, George Fox, who landed at Rye in 1678, experienced that God speaks to the condition of each person through an Inner Light. — — Map (db m34520) HM |
| | Pre-Revolutionary place of interment of one of Rye's early families. This tract of land was purchased by Joseph Purdy from John Budd in 1685. — — Map (db m34583) HM |
| | (Missing) Their locations were fixed by Benjamin Franklin the Deputy Postmaster General who for that purpose drove a chaise with a distance recorder over the route. Restored to this its original position June 1st, 1927, by the Village of Rye. . . . — — Map (db m34584) HM |
| | Their locations were fixed by Benjamin Franklin the Deputy Postmaster General who for that purpose drove a chaise with a distance recorder over the route. Restored to this its original position June 1st, 1927, by the Village of Rye.
'Remove . . . — — Map (db m34588) HM |
| | Crawford Park
A Gift to the Community
This 35.6-acre park was once the estate of Edna Everett Crawford. The Crawfords always opened their home to guests and allowed neighborhood children to play on their many fields. It was Mrs. Crawford's . . . — — Map (db m38714) HM |
| | Korean War Veterans Memorial
To All Who Served During The Korean War 1950 – 1953
"Freedom Is Not Free"
United States Casualities
Killed 54,246 Wounded 103,284 Missing 8,177 Captured 7,140
Give thoughts to the terrain of Korea
The . . . — — Map (db m38716) WM |
| | This house was headquarters of Major General Sir William Howe, Commander in Chief of British forces in America, after the Battle of White Plains, October 28, 1776. — — Map (db m32014) HM |
| | Bicentennial Time Capsule
On 7 March, 1788, under enactment of the Senate and Assembly of the State of New York, that portion of the County of Westchester called the Manor of Scarsdale was erected into a town, by the name of Scarsdale.
As part . . . — — Map (db m42523) HM |
| | Near This Spot Was Born June 21st 1774
Daniel D. Tompkins
Governor Of The State Of New York 1807-1817
Vice-President Of The United States 1817-1825
This Site Is Marked By
The Westchester County Historical Society
Through The Generosity . . . — — Map (db m42511) HM |
| | Wayside Inn
For many years, before and after the Revolutionary War, a country tavern.
During that long struggle for independence, a meeting place for Scarsdale patriots and the scene of repeated attacks by British soldiers.
Erected by
The . . . — — Map (db m42524) HM |
| | Erected in memory of Gen. John C. Freemont “The Pathfinder” a former resident of Sleepy Hollow. — — Map (db m34678) HM |
| | Philips Manor was an 18th-century milling, farming and trading complex owned by the Loyalist Philipse family, tenanted by farmers, and operated by enslaved men, women and children. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m8729) HM |
| | Described by Irving in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow formerly spanned this stream at this spot. — — Map (db m8616) HM |
| | The Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow, built 1697 by Frederick Philipse, First Lord of the Manor, in use since except in Revolution. — — Map (db m8618) HM |
| | [ top plaque ]
Elephant Hotel
Built 1825
National Register
Of Historic Places
[ bottom plaque ]
Elephant Hotel
Has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in . . . — — Map (db m37354) HM |
| | Mt. Zion Church
1794
National Register
of
Historic Places — — Map (db m37357) HM |
| | Reis Park
dedicated
to the memory of
Carolyn Wright
& Walter Reis
The Wright Family Homestead (c. 1862) and 81 acres of land (now Reis Park) were bequeathed to the Town of Somers by Carolyn Wright Reis in 1967 to be used for educational . . . — — Map (db m37359) HM |
| | [ south side ]
In Memoriam
Of The Brave Men
From This Vicinity
Who Fell In The Great
Rebellion
Erected By The Ladies
Soldiers And Society
Of Somers
1865
[ east side ]
4th N.Y. H.A.
Capt. James M. McKeel . . . — — Map (db m37349) HM |
| | Dedicated To
The Men and Women Of
Somers, Who Have Served
Or Will Serve in The
Armed Forces
Of the United States
— — Map (db m37351) WM |
| | 1917 1919
Erected by the Town of Somers
In Honor of Those Who Served
In the Great War for Democracy
Mildred Ashforth • William Bailey, Capt. • E. Stanley Baker • N. John Beigan • James Benedict • Bombay Bernado • Abner Brown • Thomas Brown . . . — — Map (db m37350) HM |
| | This Memorial Is Dedicated
by
The Town of Lewisboro
To Honor Its Valiant Citizens
Who Have Served Their Country
In The Armed Forces
In Time Of War.
May 30, 1955 — — Map (db m32236) WM |
| | This Church, known as St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, was built in 1868 as “The Memorial Church of Washington Irving.”
Since 1957, it has been The Roman Catholic Church of Immaculate Conception. — — Map (db m37407) HM |
| | This tablet erected by the Sons of the Revolution and citizens of this vicinity on July 15, 1899 Commemorates the Action at Tarrytown which occurred near this spot on July 15, 1781 and also the heroism of Colonel Sheldon and Captain Hurlbut of the . . . — — Map (db m8612) HM |
| | On this spot the 23rd day of September 1780 the spy Major John André Adjutant General of the British Army was captured by John Paulding, David Williams and Isaac Van Wart, all natives of this county. History has told the rest.
The people of . . . — — Map (db m8608) HM |
| | Here in 1780 three honest militiamen arrested Major John Andre Adjt-Gen. British Army, disguised, preventing disaster to the American cause. — — Map (db m8610) HM |
| | Founded 1796 by Rev. John Barnet Matthias, itinerant preacher. Church first incorporated in 1807. This building erected 1837. — — Map (db m34651) HM |
| | Erected in 1837. For many years Washington Irving was vestryman and warden. Ivy is from cuttings from vine on his home Sunnyside. — — Map (db m8709) HM |
| | Erected in memory of Gen. John C. Freemont “The Pathfinder” a former resident A.D. 1913 — — Map (db m47308) HM |
| | In Honor Of
The American Gold Star Mothers
For Their Sacrifice,
Service, and
Patriotism
A mother’s tears were shed today
For a battle long ago.
Her precious gift to a warrior son
Whose fate …. she’ll never know
Not Heroes shiny . . . — — Map (db m111956) WM |
| | Left Panel
In Memory of
those who paid
the supreme
sacrifice
in the Viet Nam
Conflict
1969-1973
Daniel T. Joyce •
Ronald Manca •
Philip Marasco •
Michael F. Sullivan •
William Thorton, Jr. •
Joseph A. Marasco . . . — — Map (db m42687) WM |
| | Patria Carior Quam Vita. Our Union soldiers ----- • ----- While Freedom’s name is understood, They shall delight the wise and good; They dared to set their country free, And gave her laws equality. 1861 --- 1865 < Right Side of Monument . . . — — Map (db m28656) HM |
| | Erected in 1837 as South Church of Old Dutch Church of Sleepy Hollow became a separate congregation 1851 — — Map (db m8708) HM |
| | Glory To
Them That
Died In
This Great Cause
In Grateful
Tribute To
The Men
And Women
Of The Tarrytowns
Who Served
In World
War II
( left panel )
For God · For Country · For All
Anderton, Leigh F. · Asp, Goran . . . — — Map (db m111957) WM |
| | Town of North Castle Reuben Wright’s Mill Headquarters of Gen. George Washington and other American Generals during the Revolutionary War 1776 – 80 1976 — — Map (db m24459) HM |
| | Near this site stood Reuben Wright’s Mills, Headquarters of General Washington from July 20th to 25th 1778, also occupied by other Revolutionary Generals. The mills were in Old Kensico Village now inundated by the waters of Kensico Lake. . . . — — Map (db m24460) HM |
| |
Dedicated to the soldiers of the Continental and French armies who crossed the Hudson River here at King’s Ferry August 20-26, 1782 on their march to Victory at Yorktown, Va. May their sacrifices and hardships never be forgotten, the Liberty and . . . — — Map (db m101114) HM |
| | “You will be pleased on the receipt of this, to order One hundred and fifty Men to bring thirty of the aforesaid Boats to Kings Ferry . . . ” Washington to Alexander McDougall, August 18, 1781 In August 1781, the . . . — — Map (db m101118) HM |
| | During the Revolution this vital crossing was located here. Used by French and American armies on march to Yorktown in 1781. — — Map (db m101112) HM |
| | In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the armies . . . — — Map (db m101116) HM |
| | Before you stretches the Hudson River. It may be placid at the moment or it may be wind-whipped, it may sparkle like diamonds on a languid summer afternoon, or it may be chocked in the twisted torments of winter’s ice, or it may beckon . . . — — Map (db m101121) HM |
| | The Hudson River and its key crossing site between Verplanck’s Point and Stony Point were important and strategic locations for General George Washington and the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Defending the safe transit of troops . . . — — Map (db m101115) HM |
| | Dedicated by Post No. 5463 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States in honor of those who gave their lives in the defense of their country Silver Lake Park 1952 — — Map (db m24792) HM |
| | Gave Their Lives
Altamuro, Patsy World War II • Beckman, Harriet World War II • Coombs, Peter World War I • Demarisco, Michael, Jr. Vietnam • Doerr, Harold J. World War II • Eggenberger, Henry Korea • Foster, Bertram World War II • Gentile, Thomas . . . — — Map (db m61168) HM |
| | This flagpole is dedicated to the volunteers and staff of the American Red Cross in Westchester County who have served members of our Armed Forces since the Spanish American War in 1898. These dedicated people have demonstrated Red Cross’ caring and . . . — — Map (db m47291) HM |
| | October 28th, 1776 The Continental Army Under the Command of General George Washington Defended the Heights Checking the British Advance Across Westchester
Erected by the City of White Plains to commemorate the 225th Anniversary of the Battle . . . — — Map (db m8298) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | Commanded by General William Howe Numbered about 13,000 Including Several Brigades. The Regiments of Foot Deployed Light Infantry, Chasseurs, and Grenadiers. Artillery Batteried and Light Cavalry Supported Them. The Hessian Battalions Under . . . — — Map (db m8308) HM |
| | 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 |
| | 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 |
| | 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 m47285) HM |
| | . . . — — Map (db m63630) HM |
| | George Washington’s Headquarters in White Plains Oct. 23-31, 1776 July 27 – Sept. 16, 1778 National Register of Historic Places White Plains Historical Society — — Map (db m47286) HM |
| | George Washington’s Headquarters in White Plains 1776 1778 National Register of Historic Places White Plains Historical Society — — Map (db m47290) HM |
| | * A National Historic Site * * * * * * General George Washington’s Headquarters * * * * * October 23 – 28, 1776 While preparing for the Battle of White Plains, October 28, 1776 - and later - July 27 – September 16, 1778 General . . . — — Map (db m47288) HM |
| | Lockheed T-33
This T-33, known as the “T-Bird,” is on loan from the United States Navy and was once on display at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City. It commemorates Westchester County Airport’s history as home to the . . . — — Map (db m24437) HM |
| | This historic site is Merritt Hill which marks one of the actions in the Battle of White Plains on October 28, 1776.
During the attack on Chatterton Hill, the British marched up the road to Connecticut (Lake street) to attack the left flank of . . . — — Map (db m25401) HM |
| | Site
Of The
County Court House
Where
On July 10 1776 The
Provincial Congress
Proclaimed
The Passing Of The
Dependent Colony
And The Birth Of
The
Independent State
Of New York
Erected by the White Plains Chapter
Daughters . . . — — Map (db m42369) HM |
| | (Front, West):
To the soldiers of White Plains who died in the service of their country in the Civil War 1861-1865.
(Back, East):
Erected by their late comrades and the town of White Plains July 4, 1872.
(South . . . — — Map (db m121591) HM |
| | 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.
Side of Monument:
This bowlder was taken from . . . — — Map (db m8295) HM |
| | The War for American Independence
From October 28, 1776 until the British withdrawal on November 4, 1776 the Continental Army commanded by General George Washington engaged and held off the splendidly appointed British forces of General . . . — — Map (db m24440) HM |
| | Honorably Discharged
U.S.
Soldiers
and
Sailors
Erected By
Cromwell Post, 466,
G.A.R. — — Map (db m53722) HM |
| | In commemoration of Washington’s stand against the British, under Howe, near this site during the Battle of White Plains. October 28, 1776. — — Map (db m31227) HM |
| | Joseph M. Aloise • Corporal William M. Beyer • Charles Blatz • Lieutenant Frank A. Bayles • James J. Cleary • Captain Frederick W. Cobb • Ralph L. Cook
Thomas R. Cullington • Robert M. Davis • James Drumgold • William P. Earle, Jr. • Lieutenant . . . — — Map (db m42526) HM |
| | In Memoriam
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines
1917 World War 1918 — — Map (db m42370) HM |
| | Mile Square Road Colonial road, Eastchester to White Plains. Used by American forces before Battle of White Plains, Oct. 28, 1776 — — Map (db m136864) HM |
| | In Memory of The
Black Soldiers of The
1st Rhode Island Regiment
Who Died In The
Battle of Pines Bridge
In Defense of America's
Freedom
May 13, 1781
Sponsored By
Afro-American Cultural Foundation
Westchester County, New York . . . — — Map (db m104651) HM |
| | 1781 1900
The State of New York marks the burial place of Colonel Christopher Greene and Major Ebenezer Flagg of the First Rhode Island Regiment of the Continental Army who were killed two miles south of this spot May 14th 1781 and also of . . . — — Map (db m37075) HM |
| | Davenport House
c 1750
Only surviving structure in Westchester County which was held by General Washington's Troops continuously throughout the War for Independence serving as a command post
Westchester County Tricentennial
1683 . . . — — Map (db m37074) HM |
| | Historic Yorktown
First Presbyterian Church
ca. 1839
Originally built in 1739 the church and parsonage was used as a meeting/store house by local patriots during the revolution. Because of this, the British burnt them down in 1779. The . . . — — Map (db m37081) HM |
| | French Hill - The Road to Victory During the American Revolution
Background:
During the American Revolution, the Americans needed the help of the French to secure their hopes of independence. In 178, thanks to the efforts of Ben Franklin . . . — — Map (db m37080) HM |
| | Built by Presbyterians in 1738. Army store house during Revolution. Burned by British 1779. Present building erected 1799. — — Map (db m122287) HM |
| | Dedicated To
The Men of Yorktown
Who Served
With
Honor And Courage
In The
Korean and Vietnam Wars.
To Those Who Gave Their Lives,
We Are Particularly Indebted
For Their Supreme Sacrifice,
And Establish This Memorial
In . . . — — Map (db m37061) WM |
| | In Honor Of
The Men of Yorktown
Who Rendered Service In
The World War
1917 – 1919
David E. Ackerman • John F. Anders • Harry E. Anderson • J. Colridge Archer • William M. Archer • Jesse W. Barger • Harrison S. Barnes • Arthur C. . . . — — Map (db m37060) HM |
| | In Memory
Of Those Who Gave
Their Lives
And
In Honor
Of Those Who Served
In World War II
1952 — — Map (db m37062) HM |
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