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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM17G1_fort-wyllys_West-Point-NY.html
Named after Colonel Samuel Wyllys of the Third Connecticut Regiment who directed the construction of the fort by his men in 1778.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM171S_reconciliation-plaza_West-Point-NY.html
The Class of 1961presents this memorial to theUnited States Military Academyon the occasion of its 40th reunionand one hundred forty years after the graduation of the Classes of May and June 1861.
We commemorate the reconciliation between North…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM170A_the-great-chain_West-Point-NY.html
The Great Chainwas anchored in this cove—————1778 - 1783
It was forged at the Sterling Iron Works in Orange County. It was first stretched across the river under the direction of Thomas Machin, Captain of Artillery…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16FU_camp-site_Port-Jervis-NY.html
Second N. Y. regiment, on way to Stroudsburg May 7, 1779 to build road to Wyoming for Sullivan's march against Indians.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16FT_neversink-drive-horn-road_Port-Jervis-NY.html
Along this old road are scenes of events in the raid by the Mohawk Chief, Joseph Brant, July 20, 1779
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16FS_indian-raid_Port-Jervis-NY.html
School here was burned by raiders July 20, 1779. Teacher scalped, boys made prisoners; girls saved by Brant's mark on aprons.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16FR_decker-fort_Port-Jervis-NY.html
Major Decker's stockaded house on this site burned by Brant's raiders, July 20, 1779. Militia pursuing Brant rallied here.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM150O_goshen-orange-co-n-y_Goshen-NY.html
Situated in the center of Orange County, Goshen has a long and storied history as a major focal point of the nation's railroad infrastructure. When the builders of the New York & Erie Railroad began construction, they envisioned a railroad that wo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM150N_chester-new-york_Chester-NY.html
When the first train entered Chester, New York on September 23, 1841, few realized exactly what kind of an impact the railroad would have on the town. Before the New York & Erie Railroad (later reorganized as the Erie Railroad) entered town, Chest…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14XQ_monroe-new-york_Monroe-NY.html
Before the railroad came to town, Monroe had been an isolated community, composed mainly of farmers. When the New York & Erie Railroad (later reorganized as the Erie Railroad) rolled into town in 1841, an entirely new way of life was introduced. W…