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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVZG_gravel-hill-battery_West-Point-NY.html
With its excellent field of fire, Gravel Hill Battery was the island's key fortification against British ships. Constructed in the spring of 1776, after Fort Constitution's inability to command the Hudson had become evident, it was destroyed durin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVZF_revolutionary-war-constitution-island_West-Point-NY.html
The defense of the Hudson River against British ships was an important task of the Revolutionary Army. The river's sharp bend and strong currents at this point made Constitution Island well located for this purpose.
Construction on Fort Constit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVZE_fortress-west-point_West-Point-NY.html
Elevations in Feet
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVZD_the-great-chain_West-Point-NY.html
was anchorednear this point.1778 - 1783
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVU9_douglas-macarthur_West-Point-NY.html
TributetoGeneral of the ArmyDouglas MacArthur
A soldier of true greatnesswhose long career of serviceto his country exemplifieswhat it means to liveby the high moral codeof chivalry and conductof the Cadet Corps or West Point:Duty, Honor, Count…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVU8_the-thayer-gate_West-Point-NY.html
presented toWest Point and the Nationbythe Class of June 1943 and friendsSeptember 1988
[ Lower Marker : ]ROE/Eliseco Inc., a Burns and Roe Company
ConstructionMerritt-Meridian Construction CorporationGeorge A. Logan & Sons
Stone Carver ?…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVU6_1st-infantry-regiment_West-Point-NY.html
constituted March 3, 1791War of 1812Indian WarsMexican WarCivil WarSpanish-American WarPhilippine InsurrectionWorld War IIVietnam
"Always first"
200 years of service to the nationin war and peaceDedicated by the soldiers of the 1st Battalio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVU5_buffalo-soldier-field_West-Point-NY.html
This athletic field is named in honor of the men of the Ninth and Tenth U.S. Cavalry Regiments, detachments of which once served at West Point. These Regiments of Horse Cavalry were first created by the Army Reorganization Act of 1866, and their e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUUL_george-armstrong-custer_West-Point-NY.html
George A. CusterLt. Col. 7th CavalryBvt. Maj. Gen. U.S. Army—————BornDecember 5th 1889, Harrison Co. OhioKilledwith his entire commandin theBattleof "Little Big Horn"June 25th 1876.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRHV_southeast-asia-memorial_West-Point-NY.html
In memory of our classmates and other members of the United States Armed Forces who fell in battle in the Vietnam Conflict.
Their sacrifice represents their full commitment to Duty, Honor and Country.
This monument erected by the West Point …