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United States Military Academy - West Point
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West Point Tunnel
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Railroad tunnel passes under the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Knob Creek Gun Range
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Host of the "World's Largest Machine Gun Shoot and Military Gun Show"

Douglas MacArthur at West Point
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Douglas MacArthur (January 26, 1880 – April 5, 1964) was an American five-star general in the US Army. MacArthur was raised in a military family, his father being Lt. General Arthur MacArthur, Jr. Douglas graduated West Point in 1903 top of the class, scoring 2424.12 merits out of a possible 2470.00 or 98.14.
Douglas was nominated for the Medal of Honor in 1917 for a reconnaissance mission in Veracruz, Mexico. He later won the Medal of Honor for his exploits in the Philippines in WWII. MacArthur rose to general in World War I and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross twice and the Silver Star seven times. From 1919-1922 Douglas served as Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Beat Navy Tunnel
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By: tallturtle82.
This tunnel runs under Washington Road on The United States Military Academy campus in West Point.
The United States Military Academy has a long standing rivalry with the Naval Academy. The two first played in 1890. According to tradition, Fourth class cadets great upper-class cadets and faculty with "beat Navy".

West Point Cemetery
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The Local Live map is not pixelated (censored) as is the Google map.

BEAT AIR FORCE, SINK NAVY
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Michie Stadium
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Home to United States Military Academy at West Point (Army) Black Knights/Cadets football

Caufield Crew and Sailing Center
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Boathouse at the United States Military Academy

Strategic West Point
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During the Revolutionary War, West Point, New York (Fort Clinton) held a strategic place on the Hudson River. The town sat on a S-curve in the Hudson and Fort Clinton was built in 1778 to fortify the curve. A great chain was place across the river to impede British vessels from travelling up the Hudson.
In 1780, America's must well-known traitor, Benedict Arnold attempted to hand the fort over to the British but the plot was foiled when British Major John Andre was captured as a spy.
In 1802 the United States Military Academy was established on the point.

West Point Mint
The West Point Mint mints coins and acts as a gold bullion depository.
See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Point_Mint

Motorcycle Safety Test Course

Egbert Ludovicus Viele's mausoleum at West Point
Dania (VirtualGlobetrotting)
By: Dania.
Egbert Ludovicus Viele was a Civil War Union Brigadier General. He was the supervisor in the creation of todays New York City, New York's Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.

Gen. George Armstrong Custer's Grave
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Kosciuszko's Monument - Fort Clinton
Polish General Tadeusz Kościuszko designed the defenses of Fort Clinton, a defensive garrison at West Point. The fort was key in overlooking and protecting the Hudson River. West Point was considered to be the most important military post in America by George Washington. Earthworks from the fort still remain, they are down and to the left of the statue.

Thomas Etholen Selfridge's grave at West Point
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September 17, 1908 he became famous at the first to be killed in a plane crash in a Wright Model A plane at Fort Myer at today's Arlington National Cemetery that Orville Wright piloted. The cause of the crash was overweight of the plane, pilot and passenger.

George S. Patton at West Point
George Smith Patton, Jr. (November 11, 1885 – December 21, 1945) He was a four-star general primarily known for his leadership in France and Germany following the invasion in Normandy.

Daniel Adams Butterfields grave at West Point
Dania (VirtualGlobetrotting)
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Daniel Adams Butterfield was a Civil War Union Major General who became famous for the funeral tune "Taps".

Cadets waiting to do their duty
No disrespect... just a pun.

Motocross track
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General Lucius D. Clay's grave at West Point
1945 General Lucius D. Clay became military governor of Germane after the Nazi-German capitulation.
When the USSR blockaded the city of Berlin in 1948-1949 Clay orchestrated the Berlin Air Lift, also known as the Raisin Bomping bringing food and supply to the city.
1962 Clay became Honorable Citizen of Berlin, 1965 he was awarded the German Grand Cross. Several streets and institutions in Germany carries his name.

Go Army big rig
The rig is parked closed to Michie Stadium on the West Point campus.

Waverley
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Howlin' Wolf - Mississippi Blues Trail marker

Brigadier General Robert Anderson's grave at West Point
April 12, 1861 Robert Anderson was the commanding Major at Fort Sumter when Confederates bombarded the Fort which led to the American Civil War 1861-1865.

West Point Ski Area
The hill has 500-foot vertical and 100% snow making.
Active duty, retired military personnel, cadets, US Army Reserve, Army National
Guard, DOD civilian employees, and family members of all of the above, are eligible to use the ski area.

Howlin' Wolf memorial
Chester Arthur Burnett (6/10/1910 – 1/10/1976), aka Howlin' Wolf was a blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player from White Station, Mississippi. Wolf received his name due to his attempt at yodeling in the fashion of country singer Jimmie Rodgers. His yodel sounded more like a howl, hence the name. His best know songs were: "Smokestack Lightnin'", "Back Door Man", "Killing Floor" and "Spoonful".

Welcome to Georgia sign
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Mccharen Field
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FAA: M83

Riverview Dam
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Riverview Dam is a lowhead dam on the Chattahoochee River. The dam was built in 1918 to provide power for Riverview Textile Mill. The dam is currently owned by Georgia Power.
Georgia Power has applied for permission to remove Riverview Dam in 2023.