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Historical Markers in White Plains, New York

 
Clickable Map of Westchester County, New York and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Westchester County, NY (302) Bronx County, NY (136) Nassau County, NY (278) Putnam County, NY (139) Rockland County, NY (267) Fairfield County, CT (455) Bergen County, NJ (427)  WestchesterCounty(302) Westchester County (302)  BronxCounty(136) Bronx County (136)  NassauCounty(278) Nassau County (278)  PutnamCounty(139) Putnam County (139)  RocklandCounty(267) Rockland County (267)  FairfieldCountyConnecticut(455) Fairfield County (455)  BergenCountyNew Jersey(427) Bergen County (427)
White Plains is the county seat for Westchester County
White Plains is in Westchester County
      Westchester County (302)  
ADJACENT TO WESTCHESTER COUNTY
      Bronx County (136)  
      Nassau County (278)  
      Putnam County (139)  
      Rockland County (267)  
      Fairfield County, Connecticut (455)  
      Bergen County, New Jersey (427)  
 
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1 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — American Red Cross in Westchester County
On N Broadway (New York State Route 22), on the right when traveling north.
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
2 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White Plains
On Battle Avenue at Jefferson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Battle Avenue.
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
3 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White Plains
On Whitney Street at Battle Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Whitney Street.
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
4 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White PlainsAmerican Forces — 1776 —
On Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
5 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White PlainsChatterton’s Hill, October 28, 1776
On Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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
6 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle of White PlainsBritish Forces — 1776 —
On Whitney Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
7 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Battle Park
On Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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 TrailMap (db m8310) HM
8 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Center of Washington’s Army
On N Broadway (New York State Route 22), on the right when traveling south.
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
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9 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Cuba Free1898
On Park Avenue at Hillside Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Park Avenue.
. . . Map (db m63630) HM
10 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Jacob Purdy House
On Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
George Washington’s Headquarters in White Plains Oct. 23-31, 1776 July 27 – Sept. 16, 1778 National Register of Historic Places White Plains Historical SocietyMap (db m47286) HM
11 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Jacob Purdy House
Near Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
George Washington’s Headquarters in White Plains 1776             1778 National Register of Historic Places White Plains Historical SocietyMap (db m47290) HM
12 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Jacob Purdy House (1721)
On Park Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
* 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
13 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Site of the Birth of New York State
On South Broadway at Mitchell Place, on the right when traveling south on South Broadway.
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
14 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Soldiers' Memorial
On Main Street (Route 119) at South Broadway (Route 122), on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
(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
15 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — The Battle of White PlainsOctober 28, 1776
On Main Street (New York State Route 119), on the right when traveling east.
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
16 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — U.S. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Near North Broadway (New York State Route 22) at Cemetery Road, on the right when traveling south.
Honorably Discharged U.S. Soldiers and Sailors Erected By Cromwell Post, 466, G.A.R.Map (db m53722) HM
17 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — Washington Arms Apartments
On Washington Avenue at Battle Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Avenue.
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
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18 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — White Plains Roll of Honor
On West New York Post Road (New York State Route 22) at Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling north on West New York Post Road.
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
19 New York, Westchester County, White Plains — White Plains World War I Memorial
On South Broadway at Hamilton Avenue, on the left when traveling south on South Broadway.
In Memoriam Soldiers, Sailors and Marines 1917 World War 1918Map (db m42370) HM
 
 
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May. 8, 2024