Thaddeus Kosciuszko Monument
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Sarainfo
N 42° 59.158 W 073° 38.504
18T E 610735 N 4760150
Monument honoring Revolutionary War hero Thaddeus Kosciuszko.
Waymark Code: WMFGQR
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2012
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Question 1: Polish Engineer Thaddeus Kosciusko [pronounced "Koo-shoo-sko"] served with the Americans here at Saratoga. What was Kosciusko's role here at the battles of Saratoga?
Monument text: 1746 1817 The Noble son of Poland. Brig. General THADDEUS KOSCIUSZKO, Military engineer, Soldier of the war of independence who under the command of General Gates selected and fortified these fields for The Great Battle of Saratoga in which the invader was vanquished and American Freedom assured. Erected by his compatriots A.D. 1936
Notes: Before beginning The Saratoga Battlefield's virtual geocaching course, please stop at the visitor's center for entrance pass and map. Please stay on paved/marked trails - No Bushwhacking. Battlefield hours vary by season, please call the visitor center for details.
Type of Memorial: Monument
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