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Recognition from the Commander In ChiefGeneral Washington final official letter as commander of the Continental Army was written to Steuben on December 23, 1783. In it, Washington paid tribute to Steuben and thanked him for his role in helping Ame…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FY0_baron-von-steuben-father-of-the-american-infantry_Remsen-NY.html
Early TrainingFriedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard August von Steuben is perhaps best known in this country for turning a motley assortment of untrained American colonists into an effective fighting force capable of defeating the powerful British army…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FUG_patriots-of-the-revolutionary-war_Holland-Patent-NY.html
To the memory of thepatriots of theRevolutionary War,who are buriedin this vicinity.———————-Erected by Holland Patent ChapterDaughters of the American RevolutionMay 30, 1915.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FUF_welsh-congregational-church_Holland-Patent-NY.html
Welsh language and heritageflourished here in preaching,singing and fellowship.National Register of Historic Places
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FTY_unknown-soldiers_Rome-NY.html
Here restUnknownSoldiersof theAmericanRevolution1775 - 1783
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FTV_missionary-quarters_Rome-NY.html
While missionaries generally went into Indian lands simply with a desire to spread the word of the Christian God and to do good works, the American Revolution involved them in political missions as well. Both the Americans and the British used the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FTU_suttler_Rome-NY.html
The suttler was a civilian trader who acted as a link between the fort and the outside world. He traded with local American Indians, periodically taking furs to Albany to exchange for money or other goods.Soldiers and their families could purchase…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FTS_soldiers-quarters-barracks-building_Rome-NY.html
Compare this barracks building to the other soldiers' quarters in the casemates. At first glance this might look like a far more pleasant environment than the dark casemates. However, look at the gaps in the walls and consider how cold it would ge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FTP_junior-officers-quarters_Rome-NY.html
In contrast to the European military, where officer commissions were usually bought, in the Continental army it was possible to earn battlefield promotions. In this way even enlisted men could become junior ranking officers (e.g. ensign, lieutenan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1FTO_artillerymen_Rome-NY.html
Artillery was a specialist discipline, requiring knowledge of math and use of measuring tools to calculate trajectories of cannon and mortar. Artillery soldiers therefore received better pay and living conditions than regular soldiers, although th…