Margaret Corbin Monument facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Margaret "Molly" Corbin Monument |
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Margaret Corbin Monument
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| Unveiled | 1926 |
| Location | near |
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The Margaret Corbin Monument is a special memorial. It honors Margaret Corbin, a brave woman who was a heroine during the American Revolution. This monument is located at the United States Military Academy West Point Cemetery in New York.
Margaret Corbin was born on November 12, 1751, and passed away on January 16, 1800. She died in Highland Falls, New York, and was first buried near the Hudson River.
In 1926, some remains were found that people thought belonged to Margaret Corbin. These remains were then reburied near the entrance of the West Point Cemetery. This reburial was done by a group called the Daughters of the American Revolution. However, a study in 2017 showed that these remains were actually from an unknown man. So, no one knows exactly where Margaret Corbin's remains are today.
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The base of Margaret Corbin's memorial gravestone.
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A roadside marker about Margaret Corbin on Washington Road.
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A memorial for Margaret Corbin in Fort Tryon Park in Manhattan.
Other Ways Margaret Corbin is Remembered
There are other places that honor Margaret Corbin. One important memorial is in Fort Tryon Park in Manhattan, New York City. This park is close to where the Battle of Fort Washington took place.
A traffic circle just outside the park's entrance is named Margaret Corbin Circle. Also, Margaret Corbin Drive connects this circle through the park to the Henry Hudson Parkway. These names help people remember her bravery and contributions.
Images for kids
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A plaque honoring Margaret Corbin near the entrance to Fort Tryon Park.
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A mural showing a Revolutionary War memorial on Fort Washington Avenue.
