Morningside Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Horace Porter
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2018
1. Horace Porter Marker
Horace Porter
Aide de Camp and Military Secretary
Chattanooga 1863 - Virginia 1864 – 5
Brigadier General U.S.A. - Ambassador to France
President Grant Monument Association 1891 – 1919
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 48.788′ N, 73° 57.785′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Morningside Heights. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Riverside Drive and West 122nd Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located at the base of a flagpole on the right of the stairs in front of the mausoleum. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Grant Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Fred’k D. Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); Sakura Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Tomb of General U.S. Grant (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Sakura Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Daniel Butterfield Statue (about 300 feet away); Japanese Lantern
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Also see . . . Horace Porter. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2018
2. Horace Porter Marker
The marker is at the base of the flagpole seen here.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2018
3. Marker at Grant's Tomb
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, August 25, 2018
4. Grant's Tomb
The flagpole where the marker is located is seen at the right in the photo.
from the Library of Congress, unknown
5. General Horace Porter, USA
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 21, 2018, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
