| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Battery Duane — Fort Wadsworth — Gateway Nat’l Rec Area |
| | Crumbling over time, these concrete platforms mark where large guns once guarded New York Harbor. In the late 1800s, a Glacis Mortar Battery – once located just beyond these ruins – could lob projectiles onto enemy ships entering the Narrows below, although no vessels ever dared. Battery Duane, built here in 1895-97 as part of the Endicott Coastal Defense System, replaced the mortar battery with five 8-inch-diameter rifled guns. Mounted on “disappearing” carriages, . . . — Map (db m21647) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Battery Weed — Fort Wadsworth — Gateway Nat’l Rec Area |
| | Begun in 1847, this granite structure was finally completed during the Civil War. Its four-tier design allowed up to 116 guns to skip cannonballs across the Narrows. However, by the mid-1860s bigger, more-accurate guns could destroy a stone fort like this. Comprised, it became obsolete almost before its last stones were laid. First named Fort Richmond – after an earlier New York State-built fort on the same site – it was renamed in 1865 for Brt. Maj. Gen. James Wadsworth, who was . . . — Map (db m21627) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Billopp House — Landmarks of New York |
| | Built by and for Christopher Billopp about 1680, this house was long a center of colonial hospitality. It is known also as “Conference House” because Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge met here with Lord Howe at his request on September 11, 1776, in an unsuccessful effort to halt the American Revolution.
Plaque erected 1958 by
The New York City Community Trust — Map (db m7891) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Burial Place |
| | of the Dutch settlers of the North Shore until 1696 around which Port Richmond was built. — Map (db m42601) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Christopher House — Ca. 1720, addition ca. 1730 |
| | A simple 18th century farmhouse, built on Governor Thomas Dongan’s Staten Island manor, the original owner-builder is unknown. During the American Revolution, the house was the residence of Joseph Christopher, a member of the Richmond County Committee of Safety. — Map (db m42621) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Church of Saint Andrew — Designated Landmark • New York City |
| | Reminiscent of English Norman Parish Churches built in the 12th century, this structure was created in 1872 by architect William M. Mersereau. It was constructed using stone walls of the first church building on the site which was erected between 1708 and 1712. During the Revolutionary War, the church functioned as a hospital for the British and was the scene of a battle in 1777 when Americans attacked the British troops who had barricaded themselves inside the building. — Map (db m30820) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Church of St. Andrew |
| | The Church of St. Andrew was founded in 1708, and the first church building was completed in 1712 on land given in 1711 by William Tillier. In 1713 Queen Anne granted the church a charter and presented valued gifts including a chalice and paten. The first rector was the Reverend Aeneas MacKenzie. During the American Revolution, skirmishes initiated by the American forces occured in the vicinity of the church on October 26, 1776 and on August 8, 1777; The church was damaged during the later . . . — Map (db m30813) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Conference House |
| | In September 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge met here with British Lord Howe in an unsuccessful negotiation for peace. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — Map (db m8727) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Conference House |
| | Christopher Billop’s c. 1680 grand stone manor is named in memory of the 1776 conference convened at the House in an attempt to end the Revolutionary War. It is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a proud New York City and State Landmark. — Map (db m42669) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Daniel D. Tompkins — 1774 --------------- 1825 |
| | Governor of the State of New York 1807 – 1817 Vice-President of the United States 1817-1825 and a resident of Staten Island. Among many meritorious acts he aided the passage of the law abolishing slavery within the state, added to the fortifications at the Narrows during the War of 1812; founded the Village of Tompkinsville; laid out the Richmond Turnpike; gave the land on which the Dutch Reform Church was built and established the first steamboat ferry from Staten Island. In 1824 he and . . . — Map (db m42616) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Defending New York Harbor |
| | “ . . . [the Narrows are] the place pointed out by nature for the defense of the harbor . . . ” Prussian General Friedrich von Steuben, Aide to General George Washington during the Revolutionary War How do you protect one of the world’s busiest ports? This question has challenged military leaders for centuries. In 1776, the British landed unopposed on Staten Island, captured New York City, fortified this point, and occupied the area until the Revolutionary War . . . — Map (db m21624) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Dry Moat and Counterscarp — Fort Wadsworth — Gateway Nat’l Rec Area |
| | From 1859 to 1876, army engineers built these 30-foot-high granite walls to form this corridor. In military terms, Fort Tompkin’s scarp (wall to your right) now faced a counterscarp (wall to your left), creating a 30-foot-wide dry moat. When originally built, the counterscarp extended behind you to protect Fort Tompkins’ back and sides from land-based attacks. Within the counterscarp, a gallery allowed soldiers to shoot through the wall’s vertical slots as well as from behind . . . — Map (db m21648) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Egbert Square |
| | For God and Country
Egbert Square named in honor of Arthur Stanley Egbert
Sea 2C USNRF who died in the sinking of the USS President Lincoln on May 31, 1918, and dedicated to the men and women of Port Richmond and Graniteville who devotedly served their country in the World War - 1917 - 1918. — Map (db m51922) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Faber Park and Pool — 4.25 Acres |
| | Faber Park and Pool is located on what was once the north shore home of the Faber family. Their lead pencil manufacturing company was begun by Caspar Faber in Stein, Germany in 1761. A century later, his descendant Eberhard Faber (d.1879) came to New York and built the first lead pencil factory in the United States. A 1987 merger resulted in the formation of Faber-Castell, Inc. One of the Faber family members who lived in Port Richmond was Jenny Faber. She was granted an 1869 “letters . . . — Map (db m42655) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Five Brothers |
| | In honor of Five Brothers from Staten Island who served in the Revolutionary War Joshua Mersereau, 3rd Quarter Master General Col. Jacob Mersereau Cornelius Mersereau, soldier Capt. John Mersereau Paul Mersereau, sailor Erected by the Staten Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution June 19, 1925 Rededicated November 14, 1998 — Map (db m42604) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Fort Tompkins — Fort Wadsworth — Gateway Nat’l Rec Area |
| | Two forts, both named Fort Tompkins, have occupied this hill. In 1814 the state of New York started the first Fort Tompkins – a pentagon-shaped stone structure with round bastions at each of the five angles. Never fully completed, the first fort lay deserted by the 1840s. The U.S. Army built this second Fort Tompkins from 1859 to 1876 using granite, brick, and sandstone. Originally designed to protect Battery Weed below, the fort mounted only one large gun. Fort Tompkins’ main role was . . . — Map (db m21630) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Fort Wadsworth |
| | This strategic coastal location at the Narrows was used as the staging ground for the massive British invasion of Brooklyn in August 1776. Revolutionary War Heritage Trail — Map (db m21608) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Fort Wadsworth / — Gateway National Recreation Area |
| | Fort Wadsworth side:
Point, counterpoint. As one nation improves its offensive weapons, another revamps its defenses. It’s the story of military history, and Fort Wadsworth tells it as well as any place in America. British soldiers built the first known defenses on these bluffs in 1779. By controlling the Narrows, they secured New York throughout the Revolutionary War. Soon after the British left in 1783, the newly independent Americans moved in. Over the next two centuries, the United . . . — Map (db m21694) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Founding of the Dutch Church |
| | In 1665, a small group of the first Dutch settlers to come to the shores of this island banded together for the worship of Almighty God. Through three centuries faithful men and women have continued this ministry to the community, the
nation, and the world. Therefore on this 2nd day of May 1965, we do humbly and
gratefully commemorate the tercentenary of the founding of this congregation. “Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.” . . . — Map (db m42609) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Historic Fort Wadsworth — Since 1636 |
| | As its discoverer in 1574, Verrazzano observed the surrounding terrain and called it Agoleme. Upon this high ground Lenape Indians gazed down on Hudson’s Half Moon as it sailed through the Narrows in 1609. In 1636, the Dutch erected the first block house, destroyed by Indians in 1655 and re-built in 1663 - one year before the Duke of York’s men took possession of the territory. The British enlarged the fort and maintained control of the entire area until their departure in 1763. . . . — Map (db m19370) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Historic Richmondtown — Revolutionary War Heritage Trail |
| | The village of Richmond was occupied by the British from 1776-1783. Prior to 1776, the Committee of Safety met at the Christopher House to keep order and support the Continental Army. — Map (db m30773) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Joseph W. Palmer |
| | Served 1777 and 1778 in Col. Moses Jaque’s New Jersey Regiment. In March 1779 he entered the Navy. He was wounded by a musket ball in the right leg from which he suffered until death in 1851. — Map (db m42613) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Livingston World War II Memorial |
| | In honor of the Men and Women of Livingston who served our country in World War II and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice Adams, Harold H. • Adams, James B. • Adams, Kenneth H. • Anderson, George A. • Anderson, James W. • Barbes, John D. • Barnes, Roger W. • Beagen, John J. • Bemis, Frank E. • Bemis, Mary Louise • Beves, John B. • * Beves, Joseph H. • Biddinger, Russell L. • Bielenberg, Frederick E. • Blue, Leonard A. • Bowers, Harry F. • Bowers, Walter L. • Braisted, William A. . . . — Map (db m43113) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — New Brighton World War II Memorial |
| | This tablet has been erected to honor the men and women of New Brighton who answered their country’s call in World War II 1941 – 1945 * * * * * Dedicated by Donegan – McGinley – Landy Post No. 1366 The American Legion July 4, 1953 — Map (db m42630) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — New Dorp, S.I. Honor Roll |
| | To commemorate the patriotism and perpetuate the names of those who served with honor in the World War 1917-18, this tablet is erected by the citizens of New Dorp S.I. Honor Roll James M. Beauchamp • John Bolice • Thomas Brown • Arthur Britcher • Arthur Bouton • Edward Burdge • Michael Carbone • George E. Cherrie • Joseph Choido • Edward D. Coughlin • C. N. Cramer • Frank Cramer • Howard Cruise • Joseph Damora • Dominick De Pillo • Benjamin Dumont • Charles Dumont • George Dumont • Lawrence . . . — Map (db m30967) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Patriots under Gen. Mercer — 1776 |
| | In memory of the Patriots who under General Hugh Mercer crossing from Perth Amboy [N.J.] surprised and overcame the enemy on this spot on October 16, 1776, taking twenty prisoners besides arms and ammunition. Two of the Americans were killed and Col. Griffin and Lieut. Col. Smith wounded in this action. — Map (db m30808) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Reformed Protestant Dutch Church — Landmarks of New York |
| | Built in 1845 in Greek Revival style, this is the third church on the site. The first, a hexagonal wooden building erected in 1714, was destroyed by the British during the Revolution. The original license to the Dutch congregation signed by Governor Hunter in 1714 is preserved. — Map (db m42602) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Relatives of Elizabeth Bayley Seton |
| | In Memory of the Relatives of Elizabeth Bayley Seton who are buried in this churchyard Reverend Richard Charlon, D.D. her grandfather, Rector of St. Andrew’s Church from 1747 until is death in 1777. Mary Bayeux Charlton, her grandmother, Wife of Reverend Richard Charlton, date of death unknown. Dr. Richard Bayley, her father Distinguished Physician, first officer of the Port of New York. Died 1801. Catherine Charlton Bayley, her mother. Died: 1777. Mary Bayley Post, her sister. Died: 1856. . . . — Map (db m35915) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Rezeau-Van Pelt Family Cemetery — Historic Richmond Town |
| | A rare surviving 18th century private graveyard, this cemetery was used by the Rezeau and descendent Van Pelt and Wheatley families. The earliest grave is Jacob Rezeau, 1789. The large center gravestone commemorates Susanna Van Pelt and John A. Van Pelt, Esq. The simple wrought-iron fence, built ca. 1850, consists of X-patterned bays with the cast-iron image of an hourglass with wings at the center crossing. Restoration made possible by: State Senator John J. Marchi Staten Island . . . — Map (db m30852) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Rose and Crown Tavern |
| | Tablet marking the site of the
Rose and Crown Tavern
Erected by The Huguenots in 1665
Demolished in 1854
This Inn was occupied
during the Revolution by
General William Howe
as his Headquarters and here the
Declaration of Independence
was read to the British Officers
July 9, 1776 — Map (db m37245) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Site of 18th century structures |
| | Site of the First County Courthouse (1729), Jail (1741), Jailer’s House (1751). Courthouse destroyed during the Revolutionary War. Beneath this frame & street intersection are the archaeological remains of these buildings. — Map (db m30851) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — St. Andrew’s Church |
| | Welcome to this historic parish church founded in 1708 and chartered by Queen Anne in 1713, British headquarters during the Revolutionary War, family parish of Saint Elizabeth Bayley Seton and Mother Episcopal Church of Staten Island. Despite our age and heritage we are a vital congregation proclaiming the presence of Christ among us. Come be part of this open, inclusive and progressive community of faith. — Map (db m42624) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — St. James Hotel |
| | On this site stood the St. James Hotel built shortly after the American Revolution. Aaron Burr died here September 14, 1836 Originally marked by Staten Island Chapter NSDAR February 1932 Replaced September 1976 — Map (db m42600) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Staten Island Civil War Memorial |
| | Sacred to the memory of our Defenders the noble and gallant men who died in the late Civil War. [ Lower Marker: ] In memory of the gallant men who died in the Civil War Presented by Beauvais – Hudson Post 126 American Legion May 1991 [ Left Side Marker: ] Philip A. Joline • Rev. John L. Lenhart • Albert A. Johnson • John J. Decker • Charles Newbury • David Latourette • William M. Latourette • Duncan Carr • John Stevens • Cornelius M. Sprague • David M. . . . — Map (db m42668) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Staten Island World War I Memorial |
| | Front inscription: America over the top
Rear inscription: Erected by the residents of Public School Dist. 26 in honor of the 75 men who left to fight in the great World War. We lovingly inscribe the names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice.
Edward Bogdanowis • Byron W Decker • Walter C Ivey • Harold Laub • Hugo Maibauer • Leslie N Morgan • Stephen Petro • Christopher Rogers • Abraham Van Pelt — Map (db m19261) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Sullivan’s Attack — August 22, 1777 |
| | Gen. William Smallwood Routed British Provincials at Decker’s Ferry Nearby -------------------- This Memorial erected by Staten Island Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution June 1930 Rededicated April 1998 — Map (db m30748) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — The Conference House |
| | < Lower Plaque: >
Long known as “The Billopp House” built before 1700 In this house on September 11, 1776 after the Battle of Long Island a Peace Conference was held between Lord Howe, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge. --------------------------------- Erected by Abraham Cole Chapter Richmond County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution May 25, 1929 < Upper Plaque: > The Conference House has been designated a Registered National Historic . . . — Map (db m7889) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — The Hiker |
| | Hiker Monument erected in commemoration of the heroes of all wars in which our beloved country was engaged for the principles of democracy and a lasting civilization Joseph S. Decker Camp No 20, Dept. N.Y. – United Spanish War veterans [ Right of Monument: ] Dedicated to our older comrades of Robert G. Shaw Post No 112 Grand Army of the Republic who battled in the War that tried men’s souls and gave to future generations the heritage of a reunited country 1861 – 1865 [ . . . — Map (db m42618) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — The Pelton House |
| | This pre-Revolutionary homestead is in three distinct sections, each representing a different period. The earliest was erected in 1730, the central portion in 1776, and the third in 1832. Originally built by Johannes De Groot, the house passed to the Pelton family in 1811. In this house General Courtlandt Skinner, in command of the British forces occupying Staten Island was quartered, and here for a time Major John Andre was billeted. H.R.H. Prince William Henry, later King William IV, was . . . — Map (db m42612) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — The Watering Place |
| | Near this spot early colonial navigators replenished their ships’ supply of water from a spring well known to those anchoring inside the Narrows before the year 1623. The Richmond County Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, place this tablet to mark the earliest historical spot on Staten Island. 1925 — Map (db m42614) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Trail Crossing |
| | To mark the crossing of the Blazed Trail and Willow Brook Trail 1793 — Map (db m30812) HM |
| New York (Richmond County), Staten Island — Verrazano – Narrows Bridge |
| | “We found a pleasant place below steep little hills. And from among those hills a mighty deep-mouthed river ran into the sea.” Giovanni da Verrazano, Italian explorer, 1524 Until the 1960s, the only way from Brooklyn to Staten Island was by water – first by Indian canoes, then boats and ferries. A railroad tunnel was started from Brooklyn in 1923, but never completed. Plans for a vehicular tunnel were studied in 1929 and 1942, but dropped. Finally, in 1946, . . . — Map (db m22320) HM |
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