Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Netherlands Memorial
Text on North Side:
In testimony of ancient and unbroken friendship this flagpole is presented to the City of New York by the Dutch people - 1926.
Erected 1926 by Dutch People.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1625.
Location. 40° 42.265′ N, 74° 0.876′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of State Street and Battery Place, on the left when traveling north on State Street. Marker is located in Battery Park, near the northeast entrance. 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. Netherlands Monument (a few steps from this marker); Historic Battery Park & Castle Clinton (a few steps from this marker); Fort George (within shouting distance of this marker); This Ancient Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Amsterdam (within shouting distance of this marker); October 28, 1886 (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House / National Museum of the American Indian (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway - The Canyon of Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . The Battery: Netherland Monument. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on February 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,411 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.