Margaret Corbin Monument

The Margaret Corbin Monument is a stone sculpture located at the entrance of the West Point Cemetery, situated within the grounds of the United States Military Academy. The marker commemorates a woman who operated cannon fire during the Revolutionary War conflict.

The monument was built in 1926 to honor a woman who served as a cannon operator during the 1776 Battle of Fort Washington. It was placed at what was believed to be her original burial location during that era.

The monument honors women in the military and shows how society recognizes female contributions to American military service. It stands in a place where visitors come to remember those who served in unconventional roles.

The monument is open during cemetery hours, but visitors must follow security procedures established by the military academy. Plan your visit during afternoon hours and dress respectfully when walking through this solemn site.

DNA testing in 2017 revealed that the remains beneath the monument belonged to an unidentified man, not the woman being honored. This discovery raises questions about how we preserve and interpret historical records and military service.

GPS coordinates: 41.39787,-73.96739

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:02