Revolutionary War heroine, called “Molly Pitcher” who manned the cannon when her husband was killed in battle. Molly was also badly wounded and lived in various homes while recuperating from her own wounds.

Originally buried on the J.P. Morgan Estate at Cragston – Molly was moved to West Point Cemetery in 1926.

A memorial plaque is on display at the cemetery and at the Holy Innocents Church.

Sponsored by

The West Point Women’s Club

and the

Local Development Corporation

2006

Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling south.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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