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The '''Steuben Memorial State Historic Site''' is a historic location and [[state park]] in the eastern part of [[Steuben, New York|Steuben]], [[Oneida County, New York |Oneida County]], [[New York]], that honors [[Baron von Steuben]], the "Drillmaster of the American Revolution."
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| caption = Baron von Steuben Monumental Tomb, July 2010
| location= Starr Hill Road, [[Remsen, New York]]
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| lat_minutes = 20
| lat_seconds = 18.46
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| built = 1862
| architect = Multiple
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| added = September 22, 1983
| area = {{convert|53|acre}}
| governing_body = Private
| refnum = 09000635<ref name="nris">{{cite web|url=http://www.nps.gov/history/nr/listings/20090904.htm|title=National Register of Historic Places|date=2009-09-04|work=WEEKLY LIST OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON PROPERTIES: 8/24/09 THROUGH 8/28/09|publisher=National Park Service}}</ref>
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The '''Steuben Memorial State Historic Site''' is a historic location and [[state park]] in the eastern part of [[Steuben, New York|Steuben]], [[Oneida County, New York |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 {{convert|16000|acre|adj=on}} land grant made to von Steuben for his services to the [[United States]]. He used the land for his summer residence. He is buried at the memorial, a "Sacred Grove." The site includes the memorial tomb and reconstructed log cabin (1937) and several smaller elements including a memorial plaque bearing stone, a series of historic markers, and a landscaping structure.<ref name="nrhpinv_ny">{{cite web|url=http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=102882|title=National Register of Historic Places Registration: Baron von Steuben Memorial Site|date=undated|accessdate=2010-09-20 |author=Travis Bowman|publisher=[[New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation]]}} ''See also:'' {{cite web|url=http://www.oprhp.state.ny.us/hpimaging/hp_view.asp?GroupView=102893|title=Accompanying four photos}}</ref>


It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 2009.<ref name="nris"/>
The land in this part of Oneida County was part of a {{convert|16000|acre|adj=on}} land grant made to von Steuben for his services to the [[United States]]. He used the land for his summer residence. He is buried at the memorial, a "Sacred Grove."


== Services and facilities ==
== Services and facilities ==
Picnic area, Scenic views, Tours, Re-enactments, Educational assistance, Demonstrations.
Picnic area, Scenic views, Tours, Re-enactments, Educational assistance, Demonstrations.

==References==
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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Revision as of 10:05, 23 September 2010

Baron von Steuben Memorial Site
Baron von Steuben Monumental Tomb, July 2010
Steuben Memorial State Historic Site is located in New York
Steuben Memorial State Historic Site
LocationStarr Hill Road, Remsen, New York
Area53 acres (21 ha)
Built1862
ArchitectMultiple
NRHP reference No.09000635[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 22, 1983

The Steuben Memorial State Historic Site is a historic location and state park 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. He is buried at the memorial, a "Sacred Grove." The site includes the memorial tomb and reconstructed log cabin (1937) and several smaller elements including a memorial plaque bearing stone, a series of historic markers, and a landscaping structure.[2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.[1]

Services and facilities

Picnic area, Scenic views, Tours, Re-enactments, Educational assistance, Demonstrations.

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Travis Bowman (undated). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Baron von Steuben Memorial Site". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-09-20. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help) See also: "Accompanying four photos".

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