Battle of Newtown - Elmira, NY - Battlefields on Waymarking.com

2346 County Rd 60, Elmira, NY 14901
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"The Battle of Newtown (August 29, 1779), also known as the Battle of Chemung, was the only major battle of the Sullivan Expedition, an armed offensive led by General John Sullivan that was ordered by the Continental Congress to end the threat of the Iroquois who had sided with the British in the American Revolutionary War. John Butler and Joseph Brant did not want to make a stand at Newtown, but proposed instead to harass the enemy on the march, but they were overruled by Sayenqueraghta and other Indian chiefs.

This battle, which was the most significant military engagement of the Sullivan Campaign of 1779 and played a crucial role in America's Revolutionary War, took place at the foot of a hill along the Chemung River just outside of what is now Elmira, New York."

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Name of Battle: Battle of Newtown also known as the Battle of Chemung Name of War: American Revolution Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Date(s) of Battle (Beginning): 08/29/1779 Parking: Not Listed Date of Battle (End): Not listed

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