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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WP7_the-path-to-victory-historical_Verplanck-NY.html
In 1781, the American and French allies combined their armies at a pivotal turning point in the Revolutionary War. Under the command of General George Washington and French General Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, comte de Rochambeau, the armies …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WP6_kings-ferry-offered-a-safe-crossing-historical_Verplanck-NY.html
"You will be pleased on the receipt of this, to order One hundred and fifty Men to bring thirty of the aforesaid Boats to Kings Ferry . . . "Washington to Alexander McDougall, August 18, 1781In August 1781, the Continental and French Ar…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WP3_the-story-of-a-river-historical_Verplanck-NY.html
          Before you stretches the Hudson River. It may be placid at the moment or it may be wind-whipped, it may sparkle like diamonds on a languid summer afternoon, or it may be chocked in the twisted torments of winter's ice, or it may bec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WP2_kings-ferry-historical_Verplanck-NY.html
During the Revolution thisvital crossing was locatedhere. Used by French andAmerican armies on marchto Yorktown in 1781.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WP1_in-grateful-remembrance-historical_Verplanck-NY.html
Dedicated to the soldiers of the Continental and French armies who crossed the Hudson River here at King's Ferry August 20-26, 1782 on their march to Victory at Yorktown, Va.May their sacrifices and hardships never be forgotten, the Liberty and In…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WP0_washington-at-verplancks-point-historical_Verplanck-NY.html
The Hudson River and its key crossing site between Verplanck's Point and Stony Point were important and strategic locations for General George Washington and the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Defending the safe transit of troops…
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