Henry W. Halleck - Westernville, NY - New York Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

text: "Henry W. Halleck military scholar and major general of the Union Army. Born 1815 in the Town of Western. General-in-chief 1862-1864 under President Lincoln. William G. Pomeroy Foundation 2019 290"


Pomeroy Foudation description: (visit link)
"Location 9172 Main Street, Westernville, NY"

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"In March 1864, Grant was promoted to general-in-chief, and Halleck was relegated to chief-of-staff. Without the pressure of having to control the movements of the armies, Halleck performed capably in this task, ensuring that the Union armies were well-equipped."

Marker Name: Henry W. Halleck Marker Type: Roadside Agency: William G. Pomeroy Foundation Dedication Date: 2016 City/Town/Village Name: Westernville County: Oneida Region: Central Leatherstocking (Region 6) Website: [Web Link]

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