The Steuben Memorial State Historic Site is a historic location in the eastern part of Steuben, Oneida County, New York, that honors Baron von Steuben, the "Drillmaster of the American Revolution". The land in this part of Oneida County was part of a 16,000-acre (6,500 ha) land grant made to von Steuben for his services to the United States. He used the land for his summer residence, and is buried at the memorial, a "Sacred Grove".
Baron von Steuben Memorial Site | |
 Baron von Steuben Monumental Tomb, July 2010 | |
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| Location | Starr Hill Road, Remsen, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°20′18.46″N 75°13′56.75″W / 43.3384611°N 75.2324306°W |
| Area | 53 acres (21 ha) |
| Built | 1862 |
| Architect | Multiple |
| NRHP reference No. | 09000635[1] |
| Added to NRHP | September 22, 1983 |
The site includes the memorial tomb and reconstructed log cabin (1937) and several smaller elements, including a stone bearing a memorial plaque, a series of historic markers, and a landscaping structure.[2] The site also offers a picnic area, scenic views, tours, re-enactments, educational assistance, and demonstrations.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]
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edit- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places". WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 8/24/09 THROUGH 8/28/09. National Park Service. 2009-09-04.
- ^ "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)" (Searchable database). New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2016-04-01. Note: This includes Travis Bowman (n.d.). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Baron von Steuben Memorial Site" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-04-01. and Accompanying four photographs
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