Phillip Farnsworth's Tavern - Beekmantown
Posted by: Vermontish
N 44° 46.990 W 073° 25.602
18T E 624467 N 4960067
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Waymark Code: WMC2Q2
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/18/2011
Views: 18
Marker describes how on September 16, 1814, the left wing of the British army was passing this spot on its way to invade Plattsburgh, and, thinking the house was a fort, fired on it.
Marker Name: Phillip Farnsworth's Tavern
Marker Type: Roadside
Agency: Town of Beekmantown
City/Town/Village Name: Beekmantown
County: Clinton
Region: The Adirondacks (Region 5)
Dedication Date: Not Listed
Website: Not listed
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