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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM86P_fort-washington_New-York-NY.html
This memorial marks the site of Fort Washington, constructed by the Continental troops in the summer of 1776. Repossessed by the Americans upon their triumphal entry into the City of New York November 25, 1783.
Erected through the generosity of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM86N_the-main-line-of-defences_New-York-NY.html
Upon this site and across these heights stood the main line of defences thrown up by Washington's Army September 1776. It was held until Fort Washington fell on November 16th, when part of the fighting occurred at this point.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM86M_the-first-line-of-defence_New-York-NY.html
This stonemarks the position ofthe First Line of Defenceconstructed across theseheights and bravely defended bythe American Army1776
The original plaque at this site was erected bythe Washington Heights ChapterDaughters of the American Revoluti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM86L_battle-of-harlem-heights_New-York-NY.html
To commemorate the Battle of Harlem Heights, won by Washington's troops on this site, September 16, 1776.Erected by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7JE_hamilton-grange_New-York-NY.html
1757 * A.B., A.M., L.L.D. * 1804StatesmanSoldier * Administrator * LawyerCaptainLt. Col. Staff of General WashingtonMajor GeneralMember of CongressMember of New York LegislatureDelegate to the Constitutional ConventionFirst Secretary of the Treasu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5K4_st-pauls-chapel_New-York-NY.html
This famous example of Georgian architecture built 1764-1766, with spire and portico added 1794-1796, is the only church structure surviving the colonial era of New York City. The design by Thomas mcBean closely followed that of St. Martin-in-the-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5K2_remains-of-maj-gen-richard-montgomery_New-York-NY.html
The State of New York Caused the Remains of Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery to be conveyed from Quebec and Deposited beneath this Monument the 8th day of July 1818.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5JX_castle-clinton_New-York-NY.html
This sandstone fort was built in 1811 as one of five forts erected to defend New York Harbor. The fort originally stood on a small island that was linked to Manhattan by a 200-foot wooden causeway and drawbridge. In the 1850s, landfill extended Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5JU_castle-clinton-national-monument_New-York-NY.html
[Left plaque]:Last of a series of forts which, from the Dutch ssettlement of 1624, guarded lower Manhattan, this structure was built by the United States in the years 1808 to 1811. It was first called "West Battery," and was one of the important d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4ZN_tomb-of-general-u-s-grant_New-York-NY.html
This tree is planted at the site of the tomb of General U.S. Grant, Ex-President of the United States of America, for the purpose of commemorating his greatness by Li Hung Chang, guardian of the Prince, Grand Secretary of State, Earl of the First …