Battle of Newtown - Elmira, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ripraff
N 42° 02.717 W 076° 44.000
18T E 356549 N 4656257
"Site of a significant Revolutionary War battle, with a memorial monument, plus cabins & campsites."
Waymark Code: WMPD0G
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 2

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

Visit Instructions:
Post a photo of you in front of a sign or marker posted at the site of the battle (or some other way to indicate you have personally visited the site.

In addition it is encouraged to take a few photos of the surrounding area and interesting features at the site.
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