A Crucial Crossing, a General’s Namesake, a Battlefield Icon

Known at the time of the battle as the Rohrbach or Lower Bridge, this picturesque crossing over Antietam Creek was built in 1836 to connect Sharpsburg with Rohrersville, the next town to the south. It was actively used for traffic ...

The Carillon Battlefield

In the mid-18th century, this battlefield was a focal point in the Seven Years’ War, a world war between France and Great Britain. Here the two super-powers struggled for control of the Lake Champlain Lake George water highway, the strategic ...

A Battlefield Landmark

The Thomas J. West house stood as a prominent part of the battlefield scene—a goal for attacking Confederates and a landmark along the Union line. Most of the fresh Federal troops marching to the front on July 1 moved past ...

Battlefield Archaeology

The Battle of Monmouth – 28 June 1778

Where Was Molly Hays during the Battle of Monmouth?

Documents and Archaeology provides clues.

During the Battle, Commander-in-Chief George Washington watched approvingly as Captain Francis Proctor’s artillery company cannonaded the British. Joseph Plumb Martin noted ...

Wisconsin Heights Battlefield

Near this site the Sauk chieftain Black Hawk and his band were overtaken by Wisconsin and Illinois troops on July 21, 1832

Marker is on State Highway 78 0.4 miles south of County Road Y, on the left when traveling south. ...

Bennington Battlefield

Bennington Battlefield

has been designated a

Registered National

Historic Landmark

Under the provisions of the

Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935

this site possesses exceptional value

in commemorating and illustrating

the history of the United States.

U.S. Department of the Interior

National Park Service

1961

Marker can be reached from New ...

Bennington Battlefield

State Historic Site

In August 1777, militiamen from several states commanded by General John Stark defeated British forces en route to Bennington to capture supplies and horses.

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail

Marker can be reached from New York Route 67, ...

Kettle Creek Battlefield

Marker Front:

The Patriots whose names appear on this marker are those who have been proved to have participated in the Battle of Kettle Creek on February 14, 1779.

Many brave men fought on this hallowed ground, some were wounded and others ...

Stony Point Battlefield

In July 1779, American Light Infantry, under Brigadier General Anthony Wayne, launched a midnight assault, capturing a British Fort and its defenders.

N.Y.S. Organization Daughters of the American Revolution

Marker is at the intersection of N Liberty Drive (U.S. 9W) and Park ...

Tippecanoe Battlefield Memorial

[[ Panel One ]]

American Forces.

Men engaged. 910.

General Wm. Henry Harrison Commanding attacked at 4: O’Clock A. M. Indian forces led by Prophet. Number engaged about the same as Americans

Loss. Americans. Killed 37.

“ Wounded 151.

Indian loss unknown.

[[ Panel Two ...