Washington Avenue Soldier's Monument and Triangle

The Washington Avenue Soldier's Monument and Triangle is a memorial in Suffern featuring a zinc statue of a soldier on a white pedestal. A historic cannon from the Revolutionary War era sits mounted on a granite platform adjacent to the statue.

The area served as a strategic location during the Revolutionary War when both Washington and French forces under Rochambeau camped here at different times in 1777. The monument itself was erected in 1921 to commemorate this military heritage.

The memorial takes its name from Washington Avenue and honors soldiers from Suffern who died across multiple wars. The plaques display names of local residents who gave their lives in service.

The monument sits in a triangular green space where Washington Avenue and Lafayette Avenue meet, making it easy to reach on foot. Visitors can view the plaques and cannon anytime, with special commemorative events held throughout the year.

The statue was made from zinc rather than bronze, reflecting how small towns had to think about costs when building memorials. This material choice was common for monument projects in smaller American communities during the 1920s.