Whitehall in Washington County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Skenesborough
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2024
1. Skenesborough Marker
Erected 2023 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 1019.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1780.
Location. 43° 33.302′ N, 73° 24.152′ W. Marker is in Whitehall, New York, in Washington County. Marker is on Main Street just south of Saunders Street, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located beside the sidewalk on the west side of Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Whitehall NY 12887, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birthplace of the United States Navy (here, next to this marker); World War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Traveling Along the Canal (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Birthplace of the United States Navy
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Also see . . .
1. Whitehall, New York (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
Whitehall was first called "Skenesborough" in 1759 when it was settled by a land grant to a British officer, Philip Skene, who later returned to Britain, and who was subsequently declared an enemy of the State of New York for his land dealings. During the American Revolution, the village, Skenesborough, was captured by American forces in 1774. After the war, the town's name was changed to Whitehall.(Submitted on June 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Skenesborough (William G. Pomeroy Foundation). (Submitted on June 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2024
2. Skenesborough Marker
Looking east across Riverside Park from Main Street.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2024
3. Skenesborough Marker
Looking west across Main Street from Riverside Park.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 18, 2024
4. Riverside Park
Looking north from near marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 22, 2024, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
