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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTHZ_mark-twain-study_Elmira-NY.html
Built on East Hill 1874Given to Elmira College in 1952. He wrote "Tom Sawyer", other novels in the study when summering in Elmira
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTHU_old-second-street-cemetery_Elmira-NY.html
1838-1919, Here are buried pioneers, and soldiers of the Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and the Union Army
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTHP_newtown_Elmira-NY.html
So named by General Sullivanoccupied by British and IndiansDestroyed by General Sullivan, August 30, 1779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTGW_runonvea_Elmira-NY.html
Indian VillageDestroyed by Gen. SullivanAugust 13, 1779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRV2_sullivans-army-encampment_Elmira-NY.html
EncampmentSullivan's Army on return from expedition against the IndiansSept. 24-29, 1779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRV1_earliest-methodist-preaching_Elmira-NY.html
The first Methodist sermon in this area was given near this site at Lough's Tavern, Newton Village, by Rev. William Colbert, Dec. 16 1792.Text Mathew 5:6 "Blessed are They That Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness." This Circuit rider dressed in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRUY_dewittsburgh_Elmira-NY.html
DewittsburghNewton PointBoundary about 1790Village named after Moses DeWitt
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEH_the-battle-of-newtown_Elmira-NY.html
(Front Plaque):Near this siteSunday August 29, 1779 was foughtThe Battle of NewtownbetweenContinental troops commanded byMajor General John Sullivanand combined force ofTories and Indians underColonel John ButlerandJoseph Brantavenging the massacr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEG_divided-peoples_Elmira-NY.html
The Revolutionary War divided communities and shattered ancient alliances. Along New York's frontier, simmering rivalries among settlers of European descent boiled over with threats and violent clashes. Many who remained loyal to King George III w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMED_the-battle-of-newtown_Elmira-NY.html
To protect the village of Newtown, about 600 Native American warriors, 200 loyalists, and a handful of British soldiers erected and camouflaged a half-mile-long breastwork of logs in the village overlooking a creek, hoping to surprise Sullivan's m…