Historical Markers and War Memorials in Whitehall, New York

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Whitehall, New York

1 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Birthplace of the United States Navy —

Arnold’s Valcour fleet built in the summer of 1776, in Skenesborough Harbor, now Whitehall. — — Map (db m89666) HM

2 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Birthplace of the United States Navy —

On October 11, 1776 at Valcour Island, off the western shore of Lake Champlain, a naval battle took place that may well have decided the fate of the American Revolution. Although they fought valiantly, the Americans lost the battle. However, they . . . — — Map (db m89709) HM

3 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Early British Cannon —

Placed on board vessels of B. Arnold’s Lake Champlain fleet, both were blown up in Whitehall Harbor by their crews July 6, 1777, to avoid capture by the British. — — Map (db m89670) HM

4 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Lakes to Locks Passage — The Great Northeast Journey —

Panel 1 Lakes to Locks Passage takes you through a spectacular landscape laden with history. Follow this map to find your way through four story-filled regions that connect the historic waters of Lake Champlain and Lake George with the . . . — — Map (db m109524) HM

5 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Near This Spot —

March 21, 1780, 3 Tories and many Indians murdered a settler and his wife and captured Lemma Bartholomew. After his return he served as ensign in Revolution — — Map (db m155125) HM

6 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Skene’s Mills —

In this vicinity at Wood Creek Falls, stood the Skenesborough Mills used to saw plank for Benedict Arnold’s 1776 Valcour fleet. — — Map (db m89669) HM

7 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Skenesborough Museum —

In 1775, Skenesborough was captured by American forces in the first aggressive action in New York. Benedict Arnold built his fleet for Lake Champlain here in 1776. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — — Map (db m89667) HM

8 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — The Champlain Canal —

Throughout history the corridor along Lake Champlain and the Hudson River has been a transportation route of significant strategic and commercial importance. In pre-colonial times it was an important Native American trail. After the arrival of . . . — — Map (db m109349) HM

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9 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Traveling Along the Canal —

The completion of the Champlain Canal in 1823 transformed Whitehall from a minor port at the head of Lake Champlain into a bustling transshipment point for goods destined for Troy, Albany, New York City, Buffalo and the West. Lumberyards, icehouses . . . — — Map (db m89796) HM

10 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — U.S.S. Ticonderoga —

Steamer laid at Vergennes Converted to warsloop MacDonough’s flagship 1814 Battle of Plattsburgh Sunk East Bay – Raised 1958 — — Map (db m89671) HM

11 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Veterans Memorial — Whitehall, New York — Birthplace of the U.S. Navy —

We will never forget our Veterans who answered the world's call for freedom [Honor Rolls] Dedicated May 25, 1992 — — Map (db m109355) WM

12 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Whitehall — Gateway to the NYS Canal System —

Philip Skene founded Whitehall, originally known as Skenesborough, in 1759. He was lured here by the availability of hydropower for mills provided by the falls on Wood Creek. The magic word for Skenesborough’s existence is transportation, due to . . . — — Map (db m89815) HM

13 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — Whitehall Harbor —

With the British in pursuit three vessels of B. Arnold’s Lake Champlain fleet were blown up in this harbor by American forces July 6, 1777 to avoid being captured. — — Map (db m89668) HM

14 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — William Miller Chapel —

Built in 1848 by Adventist founder William Miller. This chapel was placed on National Register, ca. 1975 — — Map (db m58227) HM

15 ► New York, Washington County, Whitehall — World War Memorial —

In memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice and in honor of those who served 1917 • World War • 1918 — — Map (db m109357) WM

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