Reuben Wright’s Mills

Near this site stood

Reuben Wright’s Mills,

Headquarters of General Washington

from July 20th to 25th 1778, also occupied by other Revolutionary Generals.

The mills were in Old Kensico Village now inundated by the waters of Kensico Lake.

These millstones were placed by the White Plains Chapter D.A.R. Oct. 28th 1932 on the 156th anniversary of the Battle of White Plains 1776.

Marker is on Mt. Kisco Road (New York Route 22) ½ mile north of Old Orchard Street, on the left when traveling north.

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