Pulaski Park

Pulaski Park (HM1P1H)

Location: Elmira, NY 14901 Chemung County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 6.264', W 76° 49.35'

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Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski

— 1748-1779 —

  • 1748 March 6 Count Pulaski was born in Poland
  • 1768-72 With his father, Count Joseph Pulaski led a Polish rebellion against imperial Russia
  • 1777 Came to America from Paris with Franklin's letter of introduction to General Washington, and joined his army in the American Revolution
  • 1777 With his cavalry charge at the battle of Brandywine saved encircled Gen. Washington from possible death or certain capture by the British. For his skill and bravery, Pulaski was appointed Chief of Dragoons with rank of Brigadier General.
  • 1778 By concent of Congress organized Pulaski Legion, an independent cavalry-infantry unit. He was called the 'Father of American Cavalry."
  • 1779 Pulaski's Legion defended Charleston, S.C.
  • 1779 October 9 Mortally wounded at Battle of Savannah, Ga. Died and buried at sea October 11.
    Dedicated October 11, 1972
    Elmira, New York
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    Year Placed1972
    Placed ByCity of Elmira, New York
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    Date Added Monday, November 2nd, 2015 at 5:03pm PST -08:00
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    UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 349309 N 4662974
    Decimal Degrees42.10440000, -76.82250000
    Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 6.264', W 76° 49.35'
    Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 6' 15.84" N, 76° 49' 21" W
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    Area Code(s)607
    Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling North
    Closest Postal AddressAt or near 311-357 W Center St, Elmira NY 14901, US
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