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The Newtown Battlefield is located along the eastern bank of the Chemung River, in western New York southeast of Elmira. Its main focus is Sullivan Hill, a 1,400-foot (430 m) wooded hill that was fortified by the Iroquois in a bid to ambush Sullivan's column. The main trail followed by Sullivan's troops had to pass near the steep hillside ...
That same year, 15 acres (6.1 hectares) of land including the park was deeded to the State of New York and named the Newtown Battlefield Reservation. A new 80 foot (24 m) granite obelisk monument was erected and dedicated in 1912. Further expansion eventually resulted in the creation of the 372 acres (1.51 km 2) Newtown Battlefield State Park. [10]
The most significant event was the reenactment of the Battle of Newtown staged at Newtown Battlefield State Park. For the 225th anniversary, a much larger reenactment was staged. In recent years, reenactments have included the participation of both Indigenous and Canadian reenactors. [50]
2:30 p.m. – 46th Annual Reenactment of the Battle of Natural Bridge 3:30 p.m. – Conclusion and salute This story is part of TLH 200: the Gerald Ensley Bicentennial Memorial Project .
One site, the Newtown Battlefield, is further designated a National Historic Landmark. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted January 24, 2025.
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