National Historic Landmark

Newtown Battlefield

Elmira, Chemung County, New York
Listed
November 28, 1972
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
72000826

About this property

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 (about 2,100 acres (850 ha)) 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.

Location

Elmira, Chemung County, New York
42.02761, -76.72411

Categories

MILITARY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Chemung District School No. 10
Industrial
0.5 mi
Christ Episcopal Church
Industrial
0.9 mi
Everett, Dr. Hovey, House
Industrial
1.8 mi
Riverside Cemetery
Listed
2.5 mi
Maple Avenue Historic District
Listed
5.3 mi

Nearby Battles

Sullivan's Expedition - Battle of Chemung
1779Revolutionary War
5.5 mi

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When was Newtown Battlefield listed on the National Register?

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

What type of historic resource is Newtown Battlefield?

Newtown Battlefield is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Newtown Battlefield a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Newtown Battlefield has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Newtown Battlefield?

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