Local History
Odell House
It was here that the strategy was planned for the Yorktown campaign, which led to the victory in the decisive battle of the Revolutionary War and the surrender of Cornwallis. American General George Washington and French Lieutenant General Rochambeau drew up the plans at the Odell House and on July 6, 1781, the French and American Armies joined forces there.
March 26, 1976
General Alain de Boissieu Grand Chancellor of Our French Legion of Honor, Robert Stackpole, Chairman Restoration Committee, Paul Adams, President New York Chapter: Sons of the American Revolution, General Petchot Brague Surgeon General of French Army at occasion of visit to Odell House - Rochambeau Headquarters planting of tree and placing of wreath.
Councilwoman Barbara Rosen and Lois Bronz in the background
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The Odell HouseRecording of Bob F.
