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In 1778, the British government encouraged loyal colonists and Native American allies to attack frontier settlements. In July, Major John Butler led an attack on the Wyoming Valley, leaving more than 300 patriot soldiers dead, and by Butler's esti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMEA_the-sullivan-campaign_Elmira-NY.html
Congress and General George Washington planned a major offensive campaign against the Seneca, Cayuga, and loyalists in 1779. Washington chose Major General John Sullivan to lead the expedition up the Susquehanna River, while Brigadier General Jame…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMME8_newtown-battlefield-state-park_Elmira-NY.html
The climactic battle of the Sullivan-Clinton campaign occurred here as approximately 5,000 soldiers defeated a British force of Native Americans, Loyalists, and regulars.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMME6_major-general-john-sullivan_Elmira-NY.html
1779 - 1929in memoriamMajor GeneralJohn Sullivancommander-in-chiefandthe officers and men of theNew Hampshire Brigadewho participated in the memorable"Sullivan Campaign"against the Six Nations of Indians
Erected byThe State of New HampshireSept…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMME5_flagstaffs-newtown-battlefield_Elmira-NY.html
Dedicatedto those of theIroquois Indians,the British Armyandthe Continental Armywho died atthe Battle of NewtownAugust 29, 1779Dedicated August 28, 1994
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMCQ_newtown-battlefield-reservation_Elmira-NY.html
In 1879, a crowd of thousands celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Newtown and dedicated a monument built by the Newtown Monument Association atop the hill that figured prominently in accounts of the battle. Soon after, the monument f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMAE_sullivan-road_Elmira-NY.html
Upon this road Sullivan'sarmy advanced on itsmemorable campaignagainst the Indians of thesix nations in 1779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMAD_chemung_Elmira-NY.html
Front this Hidden StrongholdBritish, Indians and ToriesRavaged the FrontierFrom theWest Branch to theMohawkDestroyed bySullivan-Clinton ExpeditionAugust 13, 1779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMM9E_soldiers-of-the-american-revolution_Elmira-NY.html
Libertas et PatriaSoldiers of the American RevolutionBuried in this Cemetery
Lt. Israel Parshall Pa. · Lt. Christopher Denn Pa.Sgt. Daniel McDowell Pa. · Sgt. Alexander Murry N.Y.Pvt. Abraham Brewer N.Y. · Pvt. John Brewer …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLLK_ross-gilmore-marvin_Elmira-NY.html
Erected by the citizens of Elmiraas a memorial toRoss Gilmore MarvinStudent - Teacher - ExplorereBorn in Elmira, New YorkJanuary Twenty Eighth 1880A member of the Peary Expedition of 1905-06Scientist to the 1908-09 Peary Polar Expeditionwhich disc…