1 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Bolton — Rochambeau Encampment —

In this vicinity French Troops under Rochambeau enroute to Yorktown encamped during June 1781 — — Map (db m142365) HM WM

2 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Bolton — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — Bolton —

Bolton French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces Arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, . . . — — Map (db m190090) HM WM

3 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Farmington — Lest We Forget —

Lest We Forget In honor and grateful remembrance of our French Allies in the Revolution, whose army, under the command of General Count de Rochambeau, marched past this spot enroute from Newport and Providence, R.I., to join General Washington on . . . — — Map (db m190186) HM

4 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Farmington — Rochambeau Route 1781-82 —

. . . — — Map (db m33012) HM

5 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Hartford, Downtown — George Washington —

George Washington was entertained by Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth in his home on this site on June 30, 1775 when on his way to Cambridge to assume command of the Army. On September 21, 22, 23, 1780 with Lafayette, General Knox and Governor . . . — — Map (db m151930) HM

6 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Hartford, Downtown — The First Meeting of Washington and Rochambeau —

This tablet commemorates the historic first meeting of General George Washington and General Comte de Rochambeau, commander-in-chief of the French army in America, which took place September 20, 1780. On that occasion and in a subsequent meeting . . . — — Map (db m52914) HM

7 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Hartford, Downtown — The Wadsworth Barn — This tablet marks the location of the Wadsworth Barn built in 1733 —

Jeremiah Wadsworth was Commissary-General in the Continental Army. His house which stood at the present site of the Wadsworth Atheneum was the meeting place for many leaders of the American Revolution, among them Washington, Lafayette, and . . . — — Map (db m151929) HM

8 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Hartford, Downtown — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Hartford French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans . . . — — Map (db m43739) HM

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9 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Southington, Plantsville — Rochambeau —

Rochambeau Lieut. General Commanding The Auxiliary French Armies Under Washington July 10, 1780     Jan 11, 1783 Rochambeau's letter to Congress "We are your brothers. We shall conduct ourselves as such with you. We shall fight . . . — — Map (db m33706) HM

10 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Southington, Plantsville — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

Southington French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in . . . — — Map (db m165804) HM

11 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Wethersfield — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Wethersfield French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the . . . — — Map (db m46299) HM

12 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Wethersfield, Old Wethersfield — The Stillman Tavern —

Famous as a hostelry during the Revolutionary War stood here Washington and Rochambeau's retinue were quartered here during the Yorktown Conference held at the Webb-House May 19 to May 24 1781 — — Map (db m302057) HM

13 ► Connecticut, Greater Bridgeport Region, Monroe — The Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82 —

The Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82 In the Vicinity French Troops Under Duc De Lauzun Enroute From Newport To Yorktown Encamped During June 29 Through July 1st 1781 Erected by The Sons of the American Revolution Gen. Gold . . . — — Map (db m190233) HM

14 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Middlebury — Rochambeau Route 1781 – 82 —

In this vicinity French Troops under Rochambeau enroute to Yorktown encamped during June 1781 Erected by the state and Mattatuck Branch, Sons Amer. Rev. Cooperating — — Map (db m19690) HM

15 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Southbury — Rochambeau Route 1781-82 —

In 1781 and 1782 Jean Baptiste Count de Rochambeau and his French Troops marched by here enroute to and from Yorktown, Va. — — Map (db m190191) HM

16 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Southbury, Connecticut, United States — Southbury, Connecticut Victory Town — Rochambeau Route to Yorktown —

June 1781, Rochambeau's four French regiments crossed this Victory Town's bridge over the Housatonic River to join Washington's army encamped at White Plains and march to Yorktown. In 1782, they returned the same way. Massachusetts . . . — — Map (db m303651) HM

17 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Waterbury — Memorial To Two French Soldiers — 1781 - 1914 —

This memorial was erected by Patriotic Citizens and Statesmen to commemorate two French Soldiers of Rochambeau's Army who volunteered to fight for American Independence under Washington, enroute from Newport to Yorktown, died and were buried here, . . . — — Map (db m36024) HM

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18 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Waterbury — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — Waterbury, Middlebury, Southbury —

French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War fot Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau's . . . — — Map (db m190232) HM

19 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Scotland — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — Eastern Connecticut —

Eastern Connecticut French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in . . . — — Map (db m190106) HM

20 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Sterling, Moosup — Rochambeau Encampment —

In this Vicinity French Troops Under Rochambeau Enroute from Yorktown Encamped During November 1782 Erected by the State and Deborah Avery Putnam Chap. D.A.R. Cooperating — — Map (db m140728) HM WM

21 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, New Haven, Wooster Square — deLauzun Encampment —

. . . — — Map (db m35311) HM

22 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Lebanon — Site of "The French Oven" —

Used by the French Hussars of the Duke de Lauzun who were encamped on Lebanon Green December 1, 1780 to June 23, 1781. It also served the five regiments of Bourbonnois under Count Rochambeau June 1781. — — Map (db m310710) HM

23 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Lebanon — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

Winter Encampment in Lebanon French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After . . . — — Map (db m242004) WM

24 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Windham — Rochambeau Route —

In This Vicinity French Troops Under Rochambeau Enroute From Yorktown Encamped During November 1782 Erected by the State and Windham Library Association Cooperating — — Map (db m216461) HM WM

25 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Danbury — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau’s . . . — — Map (db m243483) HM

26 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Newtown — In Commemoration —

1732 ---- 1932 In Commemoration Of The Two Hundredth Birthday Of George Washington ---- Rochambeau Established a Camp Here June 28 To July 1, 1781 ---- Soldiers Commanded By Lafayette Camped At This Spot Placed by Mary . . . — — Map (db m26914) HM

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27 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Newtown — Rochambeau —

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28 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Newtown — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — Housatonic Crossing —

French General Jean Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau’s . . . — — Map (db m26915) HM

29 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Newtown, Sandy Hook — Where Rochambeau Crossed the Housatonic River — 1781   *   1954 —

Near this point Le Comte de Rochambeau crossed the Housatonic River leading the French Army enroute to victory at Yorktown. — — Map (db m6432) HM

30 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield, Ridgebury — Ridgebury Congregational Church —

Gathered       Built 1760            1851 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Connecticut Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route . . . — — Map (db m23423) HM

31 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Ridgefield, Ridgebury — Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — Ridgefield —

French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, and thousands of French ground and naval forces arrived in Newport in July of 1780 to assist the Americans in the War for Independence. After wintering in Newport, Rochambeau’s . . . — — Map (db m23416) HM

32 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

A Victorious Allied Army Passed Here 1781 was a momentous year for the United States. A French Army, led by General Rochambeau, had arrived in Rhode Island in July 1780. By June 1781, it was ready to join the U.S. Continental Army against . . . — — Map (db m189558) HM

33 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — A French Legion Kept Watch Here — Reported permanently removed

During the American Revolution Lauzun's Legion spent the winter and spring of 1782-1783 in Wilmington to help guard Philadelphia and Baltimore from British attack. The troops were housed in the Wilmington Academy, located where the Grand Opera . . . — — Map (db m209340) HM

34 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Brandywine Village — NCC-246 — Brandywine Village and the Road to Yorktown —

On September 4-7, 1781, residents of Brandywine Village watched as thousands of American and French troops marched through their community along the King’s Highway on their way to Yorktown, Virginia. The combined forces, under the commands of . . . — — Map (db m140593) HM WM

35 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Mid-Town Brandywine — A French Legion Kept Watch Here — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

During the American Revolution Lauzun's Legion spent the winter and spring of 1782-1783 in Wilmington to help guard Philadelphia and Baltimore from British attack. The troops were housed in the Wilmington Academy, located where the Grand Opera . . . — — Map (db m166673) HM

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36 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — General Comte Jean de Rochambeau Memorial — Lafayette Square National Historic Landmark District —

[front, south face:] Rochambeau [back, north face:] "We have been contemporaries and fellow labourers in the cause of liberty, and we have lived together as brothers should do, in harmonious friendship," . . . — — Map (db m32973) HM

37 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, Eastport — On to Yorktown — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail — Reported permanently removed

On February 20, 1781, George Washington ordered the Marquis de Lafayette with 1,200 men of the newly-established Light Infantry Corps to Virginia to counter Benedict Arnold's raids around Richmond. Lafayette arrived at the Head of Elk on March 3 . . . — — Map (db m268020) HM

38 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Crownsville — Belvoir — (Scott’s Plantation) — Reported permanently removed

French troops under Count de Rochambeau made their 36th camp here September 16-17, 1781, enroute to Yorktown, Virginia. Most of the troops embarked from Annapolis, but the artillary marched to Georgetown to cross the Potomac River. — — Map (db m2928) HM

39 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Crownsville — Belvoir —

This tobacco plantation wasbuilt ca. 1736 by John Ross and owned by the Scotts, Worthingtons, and Welshes. On September 17, 1781, Comte de Rochambeau camped here en route to Yorktown, VA during the American Revolution. Many enslaved Black . . . — — Map (db m306042) HM

40 ► Maryland, Anne Arundel County, Crownsville — Count de Rochambeau’s Troops —

Count de Rochambeau’s troops marched over this road from Spurrier’s Tavern to “Scott’s Plantation” (Belvoir) on Sept. 16, 1781 on the way to Yorktown. Washington and Rochambeau had gone ahead Sept. 10–11 on the way to Mt. Vernon. — — Map (db m2890) HM

41 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Downtown — George Washington Bicentennial Marker —

This elm has watched the growth of "Baltimore Towne" for over 100 years, on former estate of John Eager Howard, Revolutionary and 1812 Officer and fifth governor of Maryland. Here, in "Howard's Woods", Count De Rochambeau's troops camped, 1782, . . . — — Map (db m209470) HM

42 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Harbor East — On to Yorktown — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historical Trail —

On February 29, 1781 George Washington ordered the Marquis de Lafayette with 1,200 men from newly-established Light Infantry Corps to Virginia to counter Benedict Arnold's raids around Richmond. Lafayette arrived at the Head of Elk on March 3, . . . — — Map (db m270312) HM

43 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Jonestown — On to Yorktown — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Historic Tail — Road to Victory —

Coming from their camp at White Marsh in the early afternoon of Wednesday, 12 September 1781, the First Brigade of French forces, consisting of the infantry regiments Bourbonnais and Royal Deux-Ponts marched into Baltimore on Pulaski Highway [US . . . — — Map (db m166667) HM

44 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Mount Vernon — On To Yorktown — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route — National Historic Trail —

Our nation never had more at risk than it did in September 1781. The American Revolutionary War—the War for Independence—had raged for nearly six years. More than 4,000 American and French troops, allied in their fight against the British, . . . — — Map (db m270415) HM

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45 ► Maryland, Baltimore, Stadium Area — On to Yorktown — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail —

Our nation never had more at risk than it did in September 1781. The American Revolutionary War—the War for Independence—had raged for nearly six years. More than 4,000 American and French troops, allied in their fight against the . . . — — Map (db m166496) HM

46 ► Maryland, Baltimore County, White Marsh — “Whitemarsh” —

Rochambeau’s Troops camped here September 11, 1781 where the baggage train and heavy artillery rejoined them. After the victory at Yorktown the French Troops, in five divisions, camped here again on their way northward, at the end of August 1782. — — Map (db m2135) HM

47 ► Maryland, Cecil County, Conowingo — Bald Friar Ford & Ferry —

Near Pilot, two and one-half miles northwest of this point, lies the site of a Susquehanna fording used by Indians before the coming of the white man. By 1695, a barge provided ferry service to the colonists. The Conowingo Lake now covers the . . . — — Map (db m127912) HM

48 ► Maryland, Cecil County, Elkton — Elkton — Originally called “Head of Elk” —

Lafayette embarked his troops March 8, 1781 to capture Benedict Arnold. Returned April 9, began overland march to Virginia April 12, 1781. Washington and Rochambeau with their combined forces stopped Sept. 6-7, 1781 on way to . . . — — Map (db m154172) HM

49 ► Maryland, Cecil County, Perryville — Count de Rochambeau’s Troops —

Crossed the Susquehanna River in five divisions and made their 23rd camp here at the end of August 1782 on the return from Yorktown victory to the north. — — Map (db m145428) HM

50 ► Maryland, Cecil County, Port Deposit — Cummings Tavern —

Count de Rochambeau’s heavy artillery and baggage train camped here September 9, 1781 before fording the Susquehanna at Bald Friar and proceeding to join the main army on the Philadelphia Road. — — Map (db m145653) HM

51 ► Maryland, Charles County, Port Tobacco — On to Yorktown — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail — Road to Victory —

Upon arrival of French forces in Newport, Rhode Island in July 1780, Baron Ludwig von Closen, a captain in the Royal Deux-Ponts Regiment, was selected by General Rochambeau as one of his aides-de-camp. Closen accompanied Rochambeau on most of his . . . — — Map (db m62756) HM

52 ► Maryland, Harford County, Abingdon — Harford Town — or Bush —

The French Troops of Count de Rochambeau in five divisions camped here at the end of August 1782—the 22nd camp on the return march from the Yorktown victory to the north. — — Map (db m1248) HM

53 ► Maryland, Harford County, Churchville — Churchville — Formerly called "Lower Cross Roads" —

Council of Safety met here 5 April 1775. Considered as site for county seat 1781 George Washington passed 6 May 1775 on way to be made Commander-in-Chief of Army Lafayette and his troops marched past 15 April 1781 on the way to . . . — — Map (db m1243) HM

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54 ► Maryland, Harford County, Darlington — “Indian Spring” —

Count de Rochambeau’s heavy artillery and baggage train camped near this point September 10, 1781. After fording the Susquehanna River at Bald Friar they proceeded to Bush to join the main troops. — — Map (db m1283) HM

55 ► Maryland, Harford County, Havre de Grace — Count Rochambeau’s Troops — Old Post Road — Established 1666 —

Count Rochambeau’s troops camped here September 9, 1781 after having crossed the Susquehanna River on their way to the siege of Yorktown, VA. — — Map (db m146941) HM

56 ► Maryland, Harford County, Havre de Grace — Rochambeau Plaza —

Named for the French General whose troops passed through here in 1781 en route to Yorktown. Records of the French Army noted plans were underway for a town at this place when the troops returned from Yorktown in 1782. — — Map (db m1274) HM

57 ► Maryland, Prince George's County, Beltsville — Site of Van Horn's Tavern —

An important stopping place in colonial days. Mentioned by Washington, Lafayette and other noted men after the Revolution. Count de Rochambeau's troops camped here in June 1782 on the return march from the victory at Yorktown. — — Map (db m3574) HM

58 ► New Jersey, Bergen County, Mahwah — American Brake Shoe Foundry — & Ramapo Valley Road Bridge —

On August 25, 1781 during the historic 600-mile march to what was the Revolutionary War’s decisive Battle of Yorktown, Gen. Rochambeau’s army was forced to ford this river because the bridge that was here was in poor shape. The bridge of today . . . — — Map (db m165837) HM

59 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — “The Washington-Rochambeau Historic Route” —

On this site, the allied American and French troops of Generals Washington and Le Comte de Rochambeau encamped August 29 to September 1, 1781 enroute to their Victory at Yorktown American independence was assured there in Virginia by the defeat . . . — — Map (db m64117) HM

60 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — Campsite of The Army of Louis XVI, King of France —

Commanded by General de Rochambeau during their march to victory at Yorktown August 31, 1781 — — Map (db m5382) HM

61 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Princeton — W 3 R —

Washington – Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail www.w3r-us.org — — Map (db m62296) HM

62 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, South Trenton — "… a Town laid out called Lamberton …" [1773] —

Historically, Lamberton was the loose-knit fishing village and port that extended along the left bank of the Delaware River from Ferry Street to Riverview Cemetery. The heart of the community lay between Landing and Lalor Streets, exactly where the . . . — — Map (db m165803) HM

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63 ► New Jersey, Mercer County, Trenton, South Trenton — Ferries across the Delaware —

Two ferries across the Delaware River in the Trenton area date from the late 17th century – the Yardley Ferry and the Trenton or Middle Ferry. Two more – the Upper and Lower Ferries – were added later in the 18th century. The Yardley Ferry, four . . . — — Map (db m166091) HM

64 ► New Jersey, Morris County, Chatham — Chatham Historic District —

Scene of Washington’s Headquarters and massing of Continental troops prior to march on Yorktown August 27 – 29, 1781. — — Map (db m8877) HM

65 ► New Jersey, Morris County, Hanover, Hanover Township — A Good Place for a Halt —

“ . . . Whippany will be a good place for a halt . . . ” Washington to Rochambeau On August 27 and 28, 1781, a 5,000-man French Army under General Count Rochambeau encamped on grounds extending northeast from here toward the . . . — — Map (db m36418) HM

66 ► New Jersey, Morris County, Pequannock Township, Pompton Plains — Mandeville Farm Encampment Site — Yorktown Bicentennial 1981 —

King Louis XVI’s French Army under the command of General Count de Rochambeau camped here on the Mandeville Farm in August 1781. The troops were marching from Rhode Island to join General Washington and the Continental Army prior to the . . . — — Map (db m165914) HM

67 ► New Jersey, Morris County, Towaco — Henry Doremus House —

Circa 1760 Dutch Stone House where George Washington and Alexander Hamilton stayed June 25-27, 1780, following the Battle of Springfield. French forces under Gen. Rochambeau rested in the orchard August 27, 1781, en route to Yorktown. . . . — — Map (db m165838) HM

68 ► New Jersey, Somerset County, Griggstown — Historic River Road and River Crossing —

Route of Continental Army of Morristown after Battle of Princeton, Jan. 3, 1777. Route also of armies marching from New York to Yorktown, VA. Aug. 30-31, 1781. — — Map (db m16700) HM

69 ► New Jersey, Somerset County, Liberty Corner — French Army Encampment —

General Rochambeau's troops camped here in August 1781 en route to the Battle of Yorktown. — — Map (db m20152) HM

70 ► New Jersey, Somerset County, Liberty Corner — The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

On this site French Troops under Le Comte De Rochambeau encamped August 29, 1781 en route to meeting Gen. George Washington and achieving their victory at Yorktown, American independence was assured there in Virginia by the defeat and surrender of . . . — — Map (db m11580) HM

71 ► New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — Continental Army Crossroads — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail —

During the Revolutionary War, the Van Wyck Homestead served as headquarters for the Fishkill Supply Depot, a supply center for Washington’s Continental Army. At this bustling “city” of industry, hammers clanged, and smoke rose from many workshops. . . . — — Map (db m190331) HM

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72 ► New York, Dutchess County, Fishkill — The Path to Victory — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail —

In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the armies . . . — — Map (db m190176) HM

73 ► New York, Orange County, Highland Falls — The Path to Victory —

In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the . . . — — Map (db m202840) HM WM

74 ► New York, Rockland County, Stony Point — A Crucial Crossing —

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail During the American Revolution, King’s Ferry was the most secure Hudson River crossing north of British-held New York City. It was the key connecting New England with the rest . . . — — Map (db m165722) HM

75 ► New York, Rockland County, Stony Point — King’s Ferry —

. . . — — Map (db m8227) HM

76 ► New York, Rockland County, Stony Point — The Path to Victory —

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French . . . — — Map (db m165738) HM

77 ► New York, Rockland County, Suffern — Rochambeau’s Encampment — 1781 – 1782 —

After crossing the Hudson, Commander-in-chief of the French army in America, General Jean-Baptiste Rochambeau, encamped here with his 5000 troops en route from Newport, R.I. to Virginia. Joining with Gen. Washington, the two armies hurried to . . . — — Map (db m189603) HM

78 ► New York, Westchester County, Mount Kisco — Meeting of Washington & Rochambeau —

On this site on July 5, 1781, after a forced march from Newport, Rhode Island, Comte de Rochambeau arrived with 5,000 men, sent by the French government to aid in the American struggle for independence. Gen. George Washington met with Gen. . . . — — Map (db m258566) HM

79 ► New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — Brothers in Arms Meet Again — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail —

Nearly a year after their victory over the British at Yorktown, Virginia, the allied French and American armies reunited in September 1782 for a final goodbye near Peekskill. The French Army encamped here in Peekskill from September 17-23. On . . . — — Map (db m259286) HM

80 ► New York, Westchester County, Peekskill — The Path to Victory — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail —

In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur comte de Rochambeau, the . . . — — Map (db m259289) HM

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81 ► New York, Westchester County, Verplanck — In Grateful Remembrance —

Dedicated to the soldiers of the Continental and French armies who crossed the Hudson River here at King’s Ferry August 20-26, 1781 on their march to Victory at Yorktown, Va. May their sacrifices and hardships never be forgotten, the Liberty and . . . — — Map (db m166067) HM

82 ► New York, Westchester County, Verplanck — King’s Ferry Offered a Safe Crossing — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Nat’l Hist Trail —

“You will be pleased on the receipt of this, to order One hundred and fifty Men to bring thirty of the aforesaid Boats to Kings Ferry . . . ” Washington to Alexander McDougall, August 18, 1781 In August 1781, the . . . — — Map (db m101118) HM

83 ► New York, Westchester County, Verplanck — The Path to Victory — Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Nat’l Hist Trail —

In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the armies . . . — — Map (db m101116) HM

84 ► New York, Westchester County, Yorktown Heights — French Hill — The Road to Victory During the American Revolution —

French Hill - The Road to Victory During the American Revolution Background: During the American Revolution, the Americans needed the help of the French to secure their hopes of independence. In 1778, thanks to the efforts of Ben . . . — — Map (db m190271) HM

85 ► Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport — Mary Ferrazzoli Park —

Mary Ferrazzoli (1928-1994) was the visionary leader who founded the Friends of the Waterfront in 1982. She vigorously championed public access and stood firmly opposed to the commercial overdevelopment of the Newport waterfront blocking public . . . — — Map (db m189622) HM

86 ► Rhode Island, Newport County, Newport — Rochambeau —

On June eighteenth, 1781, General Rochambeau left Newport with his army to join the American forces on the Hudson, and on August nineteenth, 1781, the combined armies under command of General Washington began their victorious . . . — — Map (db m48054) HM WM

87 ► Rhode Island, Providence County, Providence, College Hill — Rochambeau's Army in Rhode Island —

A turning point in the American Revolution came in February 1780, when the King of France approved a plan to send an army to help the Americans. A French fleet carrying thousands of soldiers arrived five months later in Newport, where they spent . . . — — Map (db m189624) HM

88 ► Virginia, Alexandria, Old Town West — E-106 — Washington-Rochambeau Route — Alexandria Encampment —

Most of the American and French armies set sail from three ports in Maryland—Annapolis, Baltimore, and Head of Elk—in mid-Sept. 1781 to besiege the British army in Yorktown. The allied supply-wagon traln proceeded overland to Yorktown, . . . — — Map (db m8570) HM

89 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Lorton — E-107 — Colchester —

Colchester, founded in 1753 at the location of a ferry crossing, was the second town established in Fairfax County. Located on the main post road from Boston to Charleston, and at the end of the Ox Road leading west to the Blue Ridge, the town . . . — — Map (db m206) HM

90 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Lorton — Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge / Explore a Trail Network —

Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge …A serene place, where young blue herons learn to fish in the marshes, and wood thrushes trill their flute-like song through the stillness of hardwood forests. A place . . . — — Map (db m197456) HM

91 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Lorton — In the Footsteps of History — Special Places on the Mason Neck —

Some of the features shown here that were prominent on Mason Neck in Fairfax County during the marches of the Armies of the American War of Independence, exist today through generations of historic preservation efforts. The rich natural . . . — — Map (db m198378) HM

92 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Lorton — Revolutionary Army Life on the Road — In The War for American Independence —

It was no picnic A bivouac for the allied armies was not simply a bed to rest for the night, but a place with a daily set of demanding chores. Hundreds of oxen and horses needed to be unhitched, fed, watered, and secured for the night, . . . — — Map (db m198377) HM

93 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Lorton — The Trail to Victory at Yorktown — On The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

Late in the American War for Independence, allied generals George Washington and the Comte de Rochambeau received good news. A French fleet under Admiral de Grasse carrying 3,000 French soldiers was headed for the Chesapeake Bay. Following the . . . — — Map (db m243223) HM

94 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Lorton — Welcome to Colchester on the Occoquan — The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route —

Colchester is the colonial tobacco port town on Mason's neck that witnessed the passage of the allied French and American armies on their way to and from Yorktown, Virginia in 1781 and 1782. The town provided a route to an Occoquan River ford for . . . — — Map (db m198373) HM

95 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Mount Vernon — The Washington-Rochambeau Route to Victory —

On August 14, 1781, Generals Washington and Rochambeau received news that a large French fleet under the command of Admiral de Grasse was headed for the Chesapeake Bay carrying 3,000 French soldiers. There the British general, Cornwallis, was . . . — — Map (db m902) HM

96 ► Virginia, Fairfax County, Mount Vernon — Washington-Rochambeau Route —

General Washington, in 1781, rode 60 miles in one day from Baltimore to Mount Vernon, which he had not visited for over 6 years. General Rochambeau arrived next day with his and Washington’s staff. They spent Sept. 10 and 11 at Mount Vernon before . . . — — Map (db m883) HM

97 ► Virginia, Fredericksburg — The Falmouth Crossing —

Fredericksburg was founded as far upstream as sea-going vessels could navigate, and prospered as a river port. Falmouth stood astride a north-south overland route, where the Rappahannock River could be waded. Goods moving between Falmouth and the . . . — — Map (db m251831) HM

98 ► Virginia, Hanover County, Hanover — The Colonial River Road —

(side 1) The Colonial River Road After centuries of use by native people and the colonists of New Kent County, the road along the Pamunkey River was extended past the tobacco ports of Newcastle and Page’s Warehouse (later . . . — — Map (db m53801) HM

99 ► Virginia, Hanover County, Hanover — Washington-Rochambeau Route — Reported permanently removed

General Washington and General Rochambeau passed here on Sept. 13, 1781 on their way to victory at Yorktown. One mile south, they turned east on state route 605. The marking of this route is a gift from the French Government. Committee of the . . . — — Map (db m226210) HM

100 ► Virginia, James City County, Toano — W-33 — Burnt Ordinary —

First called John Lewis's Ordinary and then Fox's, Burnt Ordinary received its name in Jan. 1780 when, according to the Virginia Gazette, Fox's Ordinary burned to the ground. Later, in Oct. 1781, when the French army's wagon train passed by, . . . — — Map (db m16846) HM

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