Liberty Corner received its name from a Liberty Pole erected in the village green in 1776. [1]
French Army Encampment Site Valley Rd. Map / Directions to the French Army Encampment Site
The plaque reads: '"French Army Encampment - General Rochambeau's troops camped here in August 1781 en route to the Battle of Yorktown. " [2]
Sources: 1. ^ Liberty Corner's official town website: www.liberty-corner.com 2. ^ Liberty Corner historic sign.
Sources:
1. ^ Liberty Corner's official town website: www.liberty-corner.com
2. ^ Liberty Corner historic sign.
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