Kosciuszko's Garden, West Point

Name: Kosciuszko's Garden
Address: West Point, United States

#13 among attractions in West Point

Garden, Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

Kosciuszko's Garden is a small retreat garden built by Tadeusz Kosciuszko on the side of a cliff overlooking the Hudson River at West Point, New York. First constructed in 1778, it still offers visitors and cadets a place of quiet tranquility during the warmer months. The "General Edward L. Rowny Family Endowment" was established to further sustain perpetual care and maintenance of the Garden and to dedicate a plaque commemorating the occasion. ()

Elevation: 85 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°23'31"N, 73°57'13"W

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Kosciuszko's Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Military Academy, Trophy Point, Michie Stadium, West Point Cadet Chapel.

~520 ftW
Museum, Military museum
United States Military Academy, West Point
3 min walk • The United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, is a fortress of history and tradition situated in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York. Established in 1802, this prestigious institution has been the training ground for America's military leaders for...
~1460 ftNW
View point, Park, Concert hall
Trophy Point, West Point
8 min walk • Trophy Point is a scenic overlook of the Hudson River Valley located at West Point, New York. It has been the subject of numerous works of art since the early 19th century.
0.6 miSW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Michie Stadium, West Point
16 min walk • Michie Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. The home field for the Army Black Knights, it opened 97 years ago in 1924 and has a current seating capacity of 38,000.
~1840 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
West Point Cadet Chapel, West Point
9 min walk • The Cadet Chapel at the United States Military Academy is a place of Protestant denomination worship for many members of the United States Corps of Cadets.
~1020 ftN
Monuments and statues
Kosciuszko's Monument, West Point
5 min walk • Kościuszko's Monument is a pedestal and statue of Polish General Tadeusz Kościuszko at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
~1590 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Thayer Monument, West Point
8 min walk • Thayer Monument is a white granite monument and statue of Sylvanus Thayer at the United States Military Academy, designed by sculptor Carl Conrads and unveiled on June 11, 1883.
~1350 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Battle Monument, West Point
7 min walk • Battle Monument is a large Tuscan column monument located on Trophy Point at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, designed by Stanford White.
~1120 ftW
Monuments and statues
Washington Monument, West Point
6 min walk • The Washington Monument at West Point is an equestrian monument to George Washington at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
~1250 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Sedgwick Monument, West Point
7 min walk • Sedgwick Monument is a memorial to Union General John Sedgwick at West Point. "Uncle John" Sedgwick was born in Cornwall, Connecticut, 67 miles northeast of West Point, New York.
~1490 ftW
Monuments and statues
MacArthur Monument, West Point
8 min walk • The Douglas MacArthur Monument at the United States Military Academy at West Point commemorates the Medal of Honor-winning former Superintendent and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
West Point Cemetery, West Point
21 min walk • West Point Cemetery is a historic cemetery in the eastern United States, on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kosciuszko's Garden?

Nearby attractions include United States Military Academy, West Point (3 min walk), Eisenhower Monument, West Point (4 min walk), Kosciuszko's Monument, West Point (5 min walk), L'Ecole Polytechnique Monument, West Point (5 min walk).

How to get to Kosciuszko's Garden by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kosciuszko's Garden:

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Garrison (21 min walk)