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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEOM_margaret-corbin_West-Point-NY.html
In memory of· Margaret Corbin · a heroine of the Revolutionknown as Captain Molly1751 - 1800who at the Battle of Fort Washington, New York City, when her husband John Corbin was killed, kept his field piece in action until severely w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEOA_the-great-chain_West-Point-NY.html
The Hudson River's narrow width and sharp turns at West Point created adverse sailing conditions and prompted construction of a Great Chain in 1778 as an obstacle to the movement of British ships north of this point. American soldiers positioned t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEO5_fort-putnam_West-Point-NY.html
Built in 1778 byColonel Rufus Putnam'sRegiment ofMassachusetts InfantryRebuilt and enlarged 1794Restored 1909
Lower Marker:Fort PutnamFort Putnam was the key defensive work in West Point's fortified zone during the American Revolution. It was c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEO3_battery-sherburne_West-Point-NY.html
occupied this site duringthe RevolutionBuilt 1778
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEO2_u-s-military-academy_West-Point-NY.html
U.S. Military Academyhas been designated aRegistered NationalHistoric LandmarkUnder the provisions of theHistoric Sites Act of August 21, 1935this site possesses exceptional valuein commemorating and illustratingthe history of the United States
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMEO1_fort-clinton_West-Point-NY.html
(Originally named Fort Arnold)Designed and beganby De la RadiereCompleted by Kosciuszko1778 - 1780
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD83_wars-that-shaped-the-nation_West-Point-NY.html
From 1861 to 1865, the United States waged the deadliest and costliest conflict in its history. Union and Confederate soldiers numbering in the hundreds of thousands waged vast campaigns from the east coast to Texas from Pennsylvania to Florida. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD63_welcome-to-trophy-point_West-Point-NY.html
The cannon on this historic site are trophies of war. They were captured or surrendered in American conflicts through more than two hundred years. The first trophies to come to West Point were guns captured in 1777 during the Battles of Saratoga.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4KZ_west-point-benches_West-Point-NY.html
These benchesare presented toour Alma Mater with gratitudefor the past, and to theUnited States Corps of Cadetswith high expectations for the futureThe Class of 19341984
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4I1_major-general-john-sedgwick_West-Point-NY.html
US VolunteersColonel 4th Cavalry U.S. Army
Born Sep. 13, 1813 Killed in Battle at Spotsylvania May 9, 1864 While in command of the 6th Corps Army of the PotomacThe Sixth Army Corps in loving admiration of its commander dedicates this statue to …