Historical Markers and War Memorials in Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh is the county seat for Clinton County
Plattsburgh is in Clinton County
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These replica cannon are similar to those used on American Commandant Thomas Macdonough's flagship Saratoga on September 11, 1814. The 24 pound round iron shot from the long-range, smooth bore, muzzle-loaded "24" was effective up to one-half mile. — — Map (db m76383) HM
On Cumberland Head Road, on the left when traveling south.
This was the scene in Cumberland Bay on September 11, 1814. An American Fleet under the command of U. S. Navy Lieutenant Thomas Macdonough defeated the British and changed the course of history.
Macdonough anchored his fleet and awaited the . . . — — Map (db m177282) HM
On New York Road at US Avenue (US 9) on New York Road.
This B-47 Strato-Jet Bomber stands as a lasting memorial to the valiant men who flew and supported B-47’S from March 21, 1956 to December 14, 1965, while they were assigned to Plattsburgh Air Force Base.
This monument has been presented by the . . . — — Map (db m92743) WM
Near Hamilton Street close to Club Road, on the right when traveling east.
Throughout the War of 1812, British forces targeted Lake Champlain as an invasion route. United States Navy Lieutenant Thomas Macdonough was able to confine them in the Richelieu River of Quebec throughout the summer of 1813. American shipbuilders . . . — — Map (db m48447) HM
On Cumberland Head Road, on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
Legendary lake monster lives
here. Over 300 sightings
reported since 1819. Up
to 200 feet long. NYS Law
protects this regional icon. — — Map (db m136671) HM
On City Hall Place (U.S. 9) at Trinity Place, on the right when traveling south on City Hall Place.
City Hall was built by John Russell
Pope, who later used its classical
lines to design the Jefferson
Memorial in Washington.
L hotel de ville fut construite
par John Russell Pope. Il reprit
ce style de lignes classiques
pour la . . . — — Map (db m115220) HM
On Quarry Road at Tom Miller Road, on the right when traveling south on Quarry Road.
Site of Col. Thos. Miller's Home Cdr. 8th Reg. N.Y. Militia Battle of Plattsburgh. British troops occupied house Sept. 6-11, 1814. Orig. house burned 1844. — — Map (db m106326) HM
On New York Road at US Avenue (US 9) on New York Road.
The role of the FB-111A, Strategic Air Command’s premier penetrating bomber, spanned the last 20 years of the Cold War. This aircraft and the people in the 380th Bombardment Wing who flew, maintained and supported it, contributed to America’s most . . . — — Map (db m92744) WM
On Peru Street (U.S. 9) 0.1 miles south of New Jersey Street, on the right when traveling south.
The embankment on this spot is all that remains of Fort Brown which constituted the left flank of the American line of defense at the Battle of Plattsburgh September 6-11, 1814 It was manned by detachments of the 30th & 31st Regiments of Infantry . . . — — Map (db m46964) HM
On Commodore Theodore Macdonough Highway (New York State Route 314) at Cumberland Head Road, on the right when traveling east on Commodore Theodore Macdonough Highway.
Fort Izard was constructed by the United States during the War of 1812 to defend Plattsburgh against a British land and sea attack from the north, and to engage the enemy forces as they journeyed southward toward Saratoga. It was occupied for a few . . . — — Map (db m137106) HM
On this spot stood Fort Moreau, an embankment which constituted the center and key point of the American line of defense during the battle of Plattsburgh Sept. 6th-11th, 1814. It was made by the 6th & 29th Regiments of infantry under Col. Melancthon . . . — — Map (db m177626) HM WM
On Terry Gordon Bike Path, on the left when traveling north.
On this spot stood Fort Scott which constituted the right flank of the American line of defense during the Battle of Plattsburgh Sept 6th-11th, 1814. It was manned by the 33rd & 34th Regiments of infantry under Major Vinson — — Map (db m177622) HM WM
Known as the Administration Building, this edifice stands at the apex of the parade ground and surrounding structures of Plattsburgh Barracks, an active U.S. Army post until 1944. It overlooks the site of the earthen fortification Fort Moreau which, . . . — — Map (db m47531) HM
Near City Hall Place (U.S. 9) at Trinity Place, on the right when traveling north.
The Saranac River runs through the heart of the City
of Plattsburgh. The river supported native peoples
long before the arrival of Europeans, and it has been
crucial in the commercial and industrial development
of the region since the first . . . — — Map (db m141172) HM
On Cumberland Ave. at Durand Street, on the left when traveling south on Cumberland Ave..
In 1789, four years after settling in Plattsburgh, residents built a block house for
protection against the British - only miles away on Point au Fer on Lake Champlain.
Though no British or Indian raids initially materialized, the . . . — — Map (db m46595) HM
On City Hall Place (U.S. 9) at Trinity Place, on the right when traveling north on City Hall Place.
Macdonough Monument - 1926 Designed by John Russell Pope this 135 foot tall memorial commemorates the American naval victory at the Battle of Plattsburgh in 1814. Un monument a la victoire navale americaine en 1814 ce grand monument a ete . . . — — Map (db m110157) HM WM
Dedicated on 24 October 1933
in memory of those stationed here
who gave their lives in WWI.
The project was sponsored
by the Churchwomen's League For
Patriotic Service. Costing $22,472.
It was constructed of
weathered brick from a . . . — — Map (db m47944) HM
The stately structures surrounding the parade oval are the facilities of Plattsburgh Barracks, an active U.S. Army Post until 1944. The original installation was built during 1893-97 on the site of a military outpost which was established during the . . . — — Map (db m76385) HM
On New York State Route 22, 1.6 miles north of Adirondack Northway (Interstate 87), on the left when traveling north.
If you were here in the late-fall of 1812, you'd see neat lines of two-man tents stretching down to the Saranac River. Those canvas shelters, which
provided little protection against sleet, snow, and bitter winds, were filled with 700 soldiers . . . — — Map (db m140716) HM
Plattsburg Bay
has been designated a
REGISTERED NATIONAL
HISTORIC LANDMARK
under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
This site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the . . . — — Map (db m46524) HM
This monument was dedicated on July 6, 1912
to the memory of
Samuel Champlain
first European to behold our great forests and
lofty mountains, and first to traverse this inland
waterway, which later became so rich in fame.
Champlain was born in . . . — — Map (db m46525) HM
On Beekman Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling south on Beekman Street.
State Normal and Training School at Plattsburgh chartered 1889, first class graduated 1891. After 1929 fire, Normal Hall replaced by present building 1933. Dedicated as Hawkins Hall 1955. — — Map (db m106301) HM
On City Hall Place (U.S. 9) at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on City Hall Place.
The Village of Plattsburgh
elected its first officers at The
Ark, a popular hotel on May 2 1815.
Le village de Plattsburgh
a elu ses premiers officiers le 2
mai 1815 dans i hotel de renom The Ark. — — Map (db m115254) HM
On Cumberland Avenue, 0.1 miles east of Sailly Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The DeLord House, 1810-1913, A Social Hub During the War of 1812 La maison Delord 1810-1913: bastion de la vie sociale Durant la guerre de 1812 In August 1810, Henry and Betsey Delord purchased the house they would enlarge and their family . . . — — Map (db m110120) HM
On City Hall Place (U.S. 9) at Trinity Place, on the right when traveling north on City Hall Place.
Thomas Macdonough Monument This majestic memorial to the American naval victory at Plattsburgh in September 1814 was designed by John Russell Pope (1874-1937) and commands the park opposite Plattsburgh City Hall, also designed by Pope. . . . — — Map (db m110126) HM WM
On Trinity Place west of City Hall Place (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling west.
Plattsburgh's oldest public
building. Reverend John Henry
Hopkins, who authored the hymn
We Three Kings was the rector
here from 1872-1877.
Le plus ancien batiment publique
de Plattsburgh. Ce fut le Reverend
John Henry Hopkins et . . . — — Map (db m115224) HM
This structure was the first of
three barracks built between 1893 -
1897. Each housed one infantry battalion
of 320 men. This barracks was first
occupied in June 1894 by companies D, F
and G of the 21st Infantry Regiment
transferred from Fort . . . — — Map (db m47380) HM
On Peru Street (U.S. 9) 0.1 miles south of New Jersey Street, on the right when traveling south.
1 of 3 forts built Aug. 1814
by Gen. Macomb & successfully
defended against British
assault in the Sept. 11, 1814
Land Battle of Plattsburgh.
City of Plattsburgh, Clinton Co. — — Map (db m46926) HM
On Margaret Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling north on Margaret Street.
Erected by the Clinton County
Gold Star Mothers in Memory of
Their Sons Who Made the Supreme
Sacrifice in World Wars I and II
[Roll of Honored Dead]
[Added panels for other wars?] — — Map (db m115225) WM
