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Historical Sites related to the Life and Career of Benedict Arnold


  1. Enemies of Benedict Arnold

Col. John Brown Grave

Dutch Reformed Church, Rt 10, cor. Stone Arabia Rd, Stone Arabia (Palatine), NY (located three miles north of the village of Palatine Bridge)

Arnold's most dedicated enemy, John Brown of Pittsfield (MA), is buried in the graveyard behind this church. His son erected the memorial in 1836. Brown was killed in action in the Battle of Stone Arabia which occurred nearby on Oct. 19, 1780, his 36th birthday.

Way out in back of the church is the cemetery with many widely-scattered graves dating to colonial times.
Brown was a lawyer. At the start of the Revolution, he went on a secret mission to feel out the Canadians. He was one of several to suggest the taking of Fort Ticonderoga, and was involved with Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold during the capture. He was with Montgomery during the Canadian invasion.
Differences with Arnold caused him to become Arnold's implacable enemy. The often seen quote about Arnold, "Money is this man's god, and to get enough of it he would sacrifice his country" is attributed to Brown at an officers' mess at Albany, uttered in Arnold's presence. (See Boatner, "Landmarks of the American Revolution", 1973)
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The DAR monument has apparently been moved since I saw it in 2004. Then it was located quite close to the side of the church building, but in this 2009 view, it looks to be at the roadside.
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The DAR monument has apparently been moved since I saw it in 2004. Then it was located quite close to the side of the church building, but in this 2009 view, it looks to be at the roadside.

  • Closeup of John Brown's gravemarker. The inscription reads: "In memory of Col. John Brown who was killed in battle on the 19 day of October 1780 at Palatine in the County of Montgomery AE 36"  (He was killed on his 36th birthday.)
  • View of the monument in it's wrought iron enclosure
  • Detail of the wrought iron fence
  • Marker next to the church. The inscription reads: "Colonel John Brown and other Revolutionary Soldiers are buried west of this church. This marker erected by Fort Rensselaer Chapter D.A.R. Canajoharie, NY 1915
  • View of the church on a foggy day. The graveyard is way out in back of the church, and the grave markers are widely scattered. The fog added an eerie effect the day we visited.
  • Closer view of the church building
  • These last three photos are from Find-a-Grave. Here's a view of the monument's face.
  • The DAR monument has apparently been moved since I saw it in 2004. Then it was located quite close to the side of the church building, but in this 2009 view, it looks to be at the roadside.
  • The church on a beautiful day. I cannot find a web presence for the "Stone Arabia Preservation Society."
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