Episode 2 of 2
Formal disbandment of the Continental Army
- When
- 2 June 1784
- Where
- Continental Army garrisons
Congress disbanded the Continental Army on 2 June 1784, excepting small garrisons at Fort Pitt and West Point and other magazines.
The Continental Army was disbanded by Congress on 2 June 1784, with the exception of 25 privates at Fort Pitt and 55 privates, with a small artillery detachment, at West Point and other magazines. A small residual force remained at West Point and some frontier outposts until Congress created the United States Army by resolution of 3 June 1784.
Sources
- Continental Army Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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