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
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
Commanded by General William Howe Numbered about 13,000 Including Several Brigades. The Regiments of Foot Deployed Light Infantry, Chasseurs, and Grenadiers. Artillery Batteries and Light Cavalry Supported Them. The Hessian Battalions Under . . . — — Map (db m237147) 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 m189473) 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
* 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
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
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
