MacDonough Monument Turns 100 | Montpelier News

Plattsburgh just celebrated a century of its towering MacDonough Monument—a 135-foot tribute to Commodore Thomas MacDonough—during a moving ceremony that brought together historians, Navy veterans, and reenactors. Retired Commander Jack Belanholf reflected on the powerful legacy linking past victory to present-day service, while reenactor Jacob Woodward called the Battle of Plattsburgh the city’s true heartbeat. The monument remains open for visitors through the rest of the commemorative events—perfect for soaking in history from the top. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37e0a4baf32868f1