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Newtown Battlefield

Newtown Battlefield is a historic place in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000826.

Elmira, Chemung County, New YorkListed November 28, 1972NRIS #72000826★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Newtown Battlefield
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About this place

What is Newtown Battlefield?

Newtown Battlefield State Park, formerly known as Newtown Battlefield Reservation, was the site of the Battle of Newtown fought in August 1779, during the American Revolutionary War. It 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 Haudenosaunee who had sided with the British in the American Revolutionary War. In the battle, the Haudenosaunee were defeated decisively. A portion of the battlefield is today managed as a 372-acre (1.51 km2) state park. The entire battlefield was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965. The American Battlefield Trust and its partners have acquired and preserved more than 68 acres adjacent to the state park.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Newtown Battlefield
City
Elmira
County
Chemung County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
November 28, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000826
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.02761, -76.72411
When was Newtown Battlefield listed on the National Register?

Newtown Battlefield was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 1972.

Where is Newtown Battlefield located?

Newtown Battlefield is located in Elmira, Chemung County, New York at approximately 42.02761, -76.72411. See the map above.

Is Newtown Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Newtown Battlefield is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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