Near Swan Hollow Road east of Taylor Road, on the left when traveling east.
In July of 1813, during the War of 1812, a small group of American soldiers from the 21st U. S. Infantry (Forsythe's Rifles) conducted a raid across the St. Lawrence River. They captured a British gunboat, 69 British prisoners and 15 bateaux loaded . . . — — Map (db m179227) HM
Near Swan Hollow Road east of Taylor Road, on the left when traveling east.
The Battle of Cranberry Creek was typical of many cross-border engagements fought along the New York border with British Canada during the War of 1812. A force of about 50 Americans fended off an attack by 250 British Soldiers. Several American . . . — — Map (db m179231) HM
On New York State Route 37 at milepost 22.3,, 0.1 miles south of Stine Road, on the left when traveling north.
Important Habitat Refuge This region provides an important breeding refuge for many declining species of birds because it contains a variety of habitats, few humans, and little development. Species such as the Golden-winged Warbler, . . . — — Map (db m84170) HM
On Swan Hollow Road, 0.3 miles east of Taylor Road.
British supply ships regularly transported materials to their Great Lakes bases via the St. Lawrence River. American raiding parties intercepted one such shipment and hid in the upper reaches of Cranberry Creek. Although the Americans repelled a . . . — — Map (db m179219) HM
D Company
2nd Battalion 22nd Infantry
KIA : Jawwalah, Iraq
February 8, 2008
In Honor of the
10th Mountain Division
Fort, Drum, New York
Operation Iraqi Freedom
"All Gave Some. Some Gave All" — — Map (db m180878) WM
On Butterville Road (County Route 75) north of John's Lane, on the left when traveling north.
Route traveled by the men who carried the four-ton cable for the ship "Superior" twenty miles from Sandy Creek Battlefield to Sackets Harbor in June 1814. — — Map (db m86193) HM
On Brown Boulevard, 0.1 miles north of Pike Street, on the right when traveling north.
Home of Gen. Jacob Brown
Commander Northern Frontier
Forces, War of 1812
Commanding General U.S. Army
1821 until his death in 1828
— — Map (db m100639) HM
On Market Street (New York State Route 12E) at Stone Quarry Road, on the right when traveling south on Market Street.
This lighthouse was located on the Cape Vincent Breakwater from 1900 to 1951 when it was moved to its present location and now serves as a proud landmark for this approach to the village. — — Map (db m51911) HM
On Esseltyne Street north of Broadway (New York State Route 12E), on the left when traveling north.
"to provide an open space for the
enjoyment of residents and visitors"
Made possible by the financial support of
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation
and Historic Preservation
Dorothy Aubrey
Northern New York Community . . . — — Map (db m75683) HM
On Esseltyne Street north of Broadway (New York State Route 12E), in the median.
Richard W. Hollenbeck
C.W.O. U.S. Army
W.W. II Korea
Killed in Korea March 15, 1952
————————
Michael H. Mein
Sgt. 1st Class - Green Beret
Missing in Action Nov. 30, 1968 . . . — — Map (db m75685) WM
On County Route 7 (County Route 7) south of Higgins Point Road, on the right when traveling south.
In June 1812 Abner Hubbard with other Americans crossed to Carleton Island and captured Ft. Haldimand with its British Garrison — — Map (db m200707) HM
This point of land was part of 600 acres patented to Captain John Tibbett of Troy, New York in 1799.
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In 1827 three acres were deeded to the U.S. Government for a . . . — — Map (db m75691) HM
In memory of those who kept the light shining at Tibbetts Point Lighthouse, the harbor and buoy lights. Keepers and Assistants of the U.S. Lighthouse Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Judah Williams 1st Keep
Jonathan Madison James H. . . . — — Map (db m75692) HM
On Esseltyne Street at Broadway (New York State Route 12E), in the median on Esseltyne Street.
Erected in Honor
of all those who served in the
World War from the town of
Cape Vincent
and in memory of those who paid
the Supreme Sacrifice
1917 - 1918
—————————— . . . — — Map (db m75684) WM
On Esseltyne Street north of Broadway (New York State Route 12E), in the median.
Erected in Honor
of all those who served in
World War II from the Town
of Cape Vincent
and in memory of those who paid
the Supreme Sacrifice
1941 - 1945
Joseph L. Dennee Karl H. Jackson
Charles L. Tebo Charles H. . . . — — Map (db m75687) WM
On East Main Street (State Highway 12E) east of Madison Street, on the left when traveling east.
At the behest of Benjamin Franklin at the French Court, Count Jacque LeRay de Chaumont loaned large sums of money to the revolutionary cause. This included three fully equipped warships for Commodore John Paul Jones Fleet.
Between 1797 and 1817 . . . — — Map (db m127899) HM
On Riverside Drive at Merrick Street, on the right when traveling east on Riverside Drive. Reported missing.
"...for use in perpetuity as a Community and Performing Arts Center"
Town of Clayton, April 9, 2000
Performing in Clayton
For over 100 years the Opera House has set the stage for performances of all kinds. Broadway . . . — — Map (db m176176) HM
On Riverside Drive west of Merrick Street, on the right when traveling west.
[Excerpts follow]
A Variety of Displays
Submerged 'riverscapes', unique rock formations with gumdrop-like pinnacles, rocky folds, and steep escarpments characterize this underwater geological display. Rocky shoals adjacent deep water . . . — — Map (db m126413) HM
On Riverside Drive west of John Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those
who made the supreme sacrifice
for God and Country
Korean War
Robert L. Bender Howard C. Hovey
Frank E. Sulier
Vietnam War
Lawrence E. Bisonett William A. Brabant
David W. Wilson
Erected November 11, . . . — — Map (db m126410) WM
On Riverside Drive west of Webb Street, on the right when traveling west.
is as much a part of the River history
as the St. Lawrence Skiff and the Gilded Age.
From as far back as the mid 1800's
anglers have been coming to the River
to try their luck at tackling this apex predator.
Once believed to be in . . . — — Map (db m126425) HM
On John Street at Riverside Drive, in the median on John Street.
In Memoriam
U.S.S. Maine
Destroyed in Havana Harbor
February 15, 1898
This tablet is cast from metal
recovered from the U.S.S. Maine — — Map (db m126379) HM WM
On John Street at Riverside Drive, in the median on John Street.
Erected by the
Citizens of
the Village of Clayton
and
dedicated to the memory
of those who made
the supreme sacrifice
and all who served
in defense of their country
May God grant them
the Revered Dead
eternal rest
and us the . . . — — Map (db m126378) WM
On Riverside Drive west of John Street, on the right when traveling west.
In memory of those
who made the supreme sacrifice
for God and Country
World War I
George O. Colon Harry W. Couch
Joseph E. Bush Francis Charlebois
Martin D. Bass Charles Ramsdell
World War II
John H. Brabant Wm. H. . . . — — Map (db m126412) HM
On New York State Route 3 at Riverside Drive on State Route 3.
157 men and women served
in Armed Forces 1942-1945
from total population
of 600 in this milltown.
10 made ultimate sacrifice. — — Map (db m133177) HM WM
On New York State Route 289 at Lee Road, on the right when traveling north on State Route 289.
Route traveled by the men who carried the four-ton cable for the ship "Superior" twenty miles from Sandy Creek Battlefield to Sackets Harbor in June 1814. — — Map (db m86186) HM
Near New York State Route 3 north of Nash Road, on the left when traveling north.
Americans Set An Ambush
An American flotilla carrying critical shipbuilding supplies to Sackets Harbor was forced to land along South Sandy Creek. Near this spot Major Appling's 120 riflemen, 150 Oneida Indian warriors and naval Captain . . . — — Map (db m75733) HM
On Mt. Belvidere Boulevard south of Enduring Freedom Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The mission of the 10th Mountain Division & Fort Drum Museum is to collect and preserve the material history of the 10th Mountain Division and Fort Drum. Using the collected material to present the history of each from its formation to the . . . — — Map (db m110381) HM WM
On Mt. Belvidere Boulevard south of Enduring Freedom Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1985, the famous 10th Mountain Division was officially reactivated as a Light Infantry Division at Fort Drum. The 10th Mountain Division specializes in training under extreme conditions and is designed to rapidly deploy anywhere in the world. . . . — — Map (db m110391) HM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Killed in Action (Afghanistan)
SPC Christian J. Chandler 2-87 IN Apr 2014
SGT Shawn M. Farrell II 1-32 IN Apr 2014
SGM Wardell B. Turner HQ USAG Nov 2014
Died of combat injuries sustained
in combat area (Afghanistan):
SPC . . . — — Map (db m111810) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Killed in Action (Afghanistan)
CPT Aaron R. Blanchard 2-10 AVN Apr 2013
1LT Robert J. Hess 2-10 AVN Apr 2013
LTC Todd J. Clark 2 BCT Jun 2013
LTC Jaimie E. Leonard 2 BCT Jun 2013
SGT Javier Sanchez, Jr. 2 BSTB Jun . . . — — Map (db m111811) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Killed in Action (Afghanistan):
2LT David E. Rylander 7 ENGR May 2012
SPC Junot M. Legrand Cochilus 7 ENGR May 2012
SFC Bobby L. Estle 7 ENGR Jul 2012
PFC Jose O. Belmontes 7 ENGR Jul 2012
SSG Daniel A. Rodriguez 548 . . . — — Map (db m111814) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Killed in Action (Afghanistan):
SSG Omar Aceves 7th EN Jan 2011
CPL Jarrid L. King 7th EN Jan 2011
SPC Benjamin G. Moore 7th EN Jan 2011
SPC Omar Soltero 2-4 IN Jan 2011
SGT Ethan C. Hardin 2-30 IN Jan 2011
PFC . . . — — Map (db m111815) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Jan 2010 – Dec 2010
Killed in Action:
SPC Robert M. Rieckhoff 2-15 FA Mar 2010
Died in a Combat Area (Iraq):
SPC Brushaun X. Anderson 2-15 FA Jan 2010
Operation Enduring Freedom
Mar 2010 . . . — — Map (db m112206) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
SSG Alex R. Jimenez 4-31 INF May 2007
SPC Byron W. Fouty 4-31 INF May 2007
SSG Joshua P. Mattero 725 EOD CO July 2007
PV2 Nathan Z. Thacker 2-22 INF Oct 2007
SSG Carletta . . . — — Map (db m112208) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Combat and Security Operations
Nation Building (Training of the Afghan National Army)
Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa;
Task Force Phoenix;
and Combined Joint Task Force – 180
KIA:
SPC Chad Fuller 1-87 INF Aug 2003 . . . — — Map (db m112248) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
2LT Richard Torres 1-32 IN Oct 2003
PFC Kerry D. Scott 1-32 IN Oct 2003
CW2 Brian D. Hazelgrove 3-17 CAV Jan 2004
CW3 Patrick D. Dorff 3-17 CAV Jan 2004
CPT Adam G. . . . — — Map (db m112275) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
SPC Toccara R. Green 57 TRANS. CO. Aug 2005
SFC James S. Moudy 1-71 CAV Dec 2005
CW3 Mitchell K. Carver Jr. 1-10 AVN Jan 2005
CW2 Kyle E. Jackson 1-10 AVN Jan 2006
SPC . . . — — Map (db m112330) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
1LT Forrest P. Ewens 1-32 INF Jun 2006
SGT Russell M. Durgin 1-32 INF Jun 2006
PFC Justin R. Davis 1-32 INF Jun 2006
SGT Roger P. Peρa, Jr. 10 SBTB Jun 2006
SGT Ian T. . . . — — Map (db m112331) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
Combat and Security Operations
Killed in Action:
PFC Satieon V. Greenlee 4-31 INF Oct 2006
SPC Nicholas K. Rogers 4-31 INF Oct 2006
PFC Thomas J. Hewett 1-89 CAV Oct 2006
SGT Jason Denfrund 2-14 INF Dec 2006
SGT . . . — — Map (db m112333) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
...His military record is closed,
a brilliant career ended. Deeds,
silent symbols more potent than
words, proclaimed his
soldier worth.... . . . — — Map (db m111744) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry
2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry
3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry
4th Battalion [sic], 25th Field Artillery
710th Brigade Support Battalion
3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion
"... nothing good in life comes
but at . . . — — Map (db m111748) WM
On Mt. Belvidere Boulevard south of Enduring Freedom Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1951, Pine Camp was re-named Camp Drum in honor of Lieutenant General Hugh A. Drum (1879-1951). A New York native, General Drum was the Chief of Staff of the First U.S. Army (American Expeditionary Forces) during World War I. During World War . . . — — Map (db m110389) HM
On Mt. Belvidere Boulevard south of Enduring Freedom Drive, on the right when traveling north.
The story of Fort Drum began in 1906, [when] a partnership between the U.S. Army at Madison Barracks and North Country community leaders began looking for local training areas. The area in Felt[s] Mills, immediately north of the Black River, was . . . — — Map (db m110384) HM
On Euphrates River Valley Road north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the left when traveling north.
Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division (LI)
stand to honor and grieve a fallen comrade
symbolized by the traditional helmet, boots,
and rifle. Two other soldiers in battle gear
move out for the next challenge, at the same
time extending . . . — — Map (db m111745) WM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the left when traveling north.
The Citizens of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence Counties extend heartfelt welcome to the United States Army and to the men and women of Fort Drum. This standard, which flies our nation's flag, and the time capsule beneath this marker are . . . — — Map (db m110392) WM
On Mt. Belvidere Boulevard south of Enduring Freedom Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1974, Camp Drum became Fort Drum, when, for the first time, it was designated as a permanent US Army installation. Since its establishment in 1908, the area had been used as a temporary, seasonal training site, with a successful history of . . . — — Map (db m110390) HM
On 10th Mountain Division Drive north of South Riva Ridge Loop, on the right when traveling north.
A Mountain Soldier of World War II
assists a Soldier of the 10th.
Mountain Division. (Light).
A gift of
Veterans of the 10th Mountain Division,
Soldiers of the 10th. Mountain Division (Light)
at Fort Drum, New York,
Families and . . . — — Map (db m111733) WM
On Mt. Belvidere Boulevard south of Enduring Freedom Drive, on the right when traveling north.
With the success of the summer maneuvers at Camp Hughes, a permanent training area formally known as Pine Camp was founded. Legislation was passed in 1909, which established the "Pine Camp Military Reservation." Land acquisition and temporary . . . — — Map (db m110386) HM
On Mt. Belvidere Boulevard south of Enduring Freedom Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In 1940 the US Army selected Pine Camp as a divisional training facility, and a Division Cantonment (intended to be temporary for the duration of the war only) was constructed. The size of Pine Camp was expanded to 110,000 acres; numerous local . . . — — Map (db m110388) HM
In 1895 George Boldt acquired Heart Island for the reputed sum of $20,000.00 and work on the Island began shortly thereafter. The first three projects undertaken were the design and construction of Alster Tower, the construction of a boat lagoon . . . — — Map (db m126692) HM
It is believed that this structure was the first built by the Boldts while they were remodeling the original frame "cottage" on the Island in 1894. The stone tower was topped with a wooden structure designed for use as a dove house. It is said . . . — — Map (db m126654) HM
The most desirable orientation on the island has always been toward the main channel on the Southwest side and the Village of Alexandria Bay on the United States mainland. Taking their cue from the layout of the original Hart cottage, the Boldts . . . — — Map (db m126693) HM
Beauty and style, a Boldt trademark, were not lost on even the most utilitarian structures on Heart Island as demonstrated by the design of the Power House. This structure, located at the "foot" of the Island and built at a cost of $40,000.00, was . . . — — Map (db m126659) HM
Not many years ago the Thousand Islands, like the Adirondacks, were not considered of much value, except as a great hunting and fishing ground. In 1822 a boundary line and division of the Island Region was agreed upon between United States and . . . — — Map (db m126646) HM
The mighty St. Lawrence River was first explored by Jacques Cartier in 1535. As early as 1680 settlers were talking about building canals on the St. Lawrence River to aid navigation. It was 150 years later that the first navigational work began. . . . — — Map (db m126660) HM
Across the water on Wellesley Island is located the Boldt Yacht House. Mr. Boldt had several projects going on simultaneously with the construction of the castle, the Yacht House being the largest. Construction commenced in November of 1899 at a . . . — — Map (db m126645) HM
On New York State Route 3, 0.1 miles north of Stony Creek Road (County Route 152), on the right when traveling south.
Early Mormon meeting home built from native limestone circa 1820. Land bought from William Henderson in 1824. Possible Underground RR site.
Home of T. O. Whitney — — Map (db m143149) HM
On U.S. 11 east of Main Street, on the left when traveling east.
This Statue of Liberty was placed here in remembrance of 9/11 to honor all firefighters, policemen and rescue teams that put their lives at risk to help the innocent Americans on that unprecedented September day.
We also want to thank every man . . . — — Map (db m110163) HM WM
On Main Street (U.S. 11) at N Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
Joel was born on 8/08/80 in Philadelphia, NY. He began serving his community at the young age of 23. He was known as an honorable man who treated anyone and everyone as an equal, with respect and dignity.
On the fateful night of July . . . — — Map (db m184125) HM
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
In loving memory of
the Veterans of
World War I World War II
Korea Viet Nam
Stone donated by Madison Bks.
Plaque by N.Y. Air Brake — — Map (db m110162) WM
On New York State Route 37 at Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on State Route 37.
Site of window glass factory
est. 1833 by John S. Foster.
Closed permanently ca. 1881.
Hamlet of Jamesville was
renamed for company ca. 1834. — — Map (db m131055) HM
In Memory of
the officers and men who
served on this frontier
during the War of 1812, and
to mark the Battlefield of
Sackets Harbor May 29, 1813.
This monument is erected
by the National Society of
United States Daughters of
1812, . . . — — Map (db m75690) WM
On Washington Street south of Ontario Street, on the left when traveling west.
Lieutenant Colonel Electus Backus, leader of the U.S. Light Dragoons, was commanding officer before General Jacob Brown assumed the post. While holding the line of defense with his dragoons from the nearby drainage ditch, Backus was wounded and . . . — — Map (db m75790) HM
The British had two objectives in attacking the U.S. navy base at Sackets Harbor: destruction of the shipyard and gaining relief from the continued American military pressure on the Niagara frontier. With its navy base destroyed, the American fleet . . . — — Map (db m75890) HM
On Smithville Road (County Route 75) north of New York State Route 3, on the right when traveling north.
Route traveled by the men who carried the four-ton cable for the ship "Superior" twenty miles from Sandy Creek Battlefield to Sackets Harbor in June 1814. — — Map (db m86204) HM
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