New York City Defenses During the War of 1812 Marker

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New York City Defenses During the War of 1812

By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012

1. New York City Defenses During the War of 1812 Marker

Inscription. To commemorate
New York City Defenses
During the War of 1812

Barrier gate McGowan’s Pass,
Barrier Gate Manhattanville,
Forts Clinton, Fish, and Haight,
and three stone towers.
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Also in honor of
Maj. Gen. Garrit Hopper Striker
(then captain)
5th Regiment, 2nd Brigade.
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Erected by U.S.D. 1812
Empire State Society
February 22, 1900

Erected 1900 by United States Daughters of 1812.

Location. 40° 48.471′ N, 73° 57.631′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is on Amsterdam Avenue south of W 118th Street, on the right when traveling south. Click for map. Marker is at the Amsterdam Ave. entrance to Columbia University. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10027, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battle of Harlem Heights (about 800 feet away, in a direct line); a different marker also named Battle of Harlem Heights (approx. 0.3 miles away); Four Chaplains Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); New York Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); General Daniel Butterfield Statue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sakura Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lajos Kossuth Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kossuth (approx. 0.4 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in New York.

By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012

2. New York City Defenses During the War of 1812 Marker

Marker at Columbia University Photo, Click for full size

By Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012

3. Marker at Columbia University

The Amsterdam Ave. entrance to Columbia University can be seen to the left of the marker.

Credits. This page originally submitted on March 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 279 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.