Horse - Horseheads, NY
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N 42° 10.000 W 076° 49.227
18T E 349626 N 4669885
This horse represents the pack horses used by Generals Clinton and Sullivan on their campaign against the Indians in the Revolution.
Waymark Code: WMT19E
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 09/08/2016
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plaque text: "On September 24, 1779, General Sullivan's military pack horses, returning through the valley from their 450 mile journey, had reached the end of their endurance. The General was compelled to dispose of these partners in the cause of American freedom. A few years later, the skulls of the horses were placed along the trail in a defiant fashion by a few returning Native Americans. The location, first known as "The Valley of the Horse Heads" was later changed to Horseheads, NY. Horse heads is the only community in the United States dedicated to the service of the American Military Horse. Dedicated May 18, 2013"
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Horseheads
Figure Type: Animal
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: May 18, 2013
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Horseheads Village Hall
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