Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dutch Hoog Straat
This map, derived from a 1600 drawing, shows Stone Street, then the Dutch Hoog Straat. Its original line is indicated by brown paving stones & the lobby alignment.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1600.
Location. 40° 42.243′ N, 74° 0.652′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Stone Street. Marker is at the western end of Stone Street, near the east entrance to 85 Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stone Street Historic District (a few steps from this marker); The Archaeology of the Stadt Huys Block (within shouting distance of this marker); First Printing Press in the Colony of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); Fraunces Tavern Block Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); 57 Stone Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 13 South William Street (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Huguenot Church in New York City (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fraunces Tavern (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. The location of the marker is indicated on the map. Also shown are Fort Amsterdam, Bowling Green, Lovelace Tavern, Stadt Huys, and the streets with both Dutch and British names (ie De Heere Straet – Broadway, Heere Gracht – Broad Street, Smee Straet – William Street, Hoogh Straet – Stone Street, . . . )
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 719 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.