Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
In Honor of Evacuation Day
On November 25, 1783, at 1PM, the last British flag still flying in the newly Independent American colonies, near this site at Fort George, was removed by John Van Arsdale, who climbed the flag pole which had been greased by the British, removed their flag and replaced it with the Stars & Stripes, formally ending British occupation of these United States.
General George Washington led these ceremonies that took place that day at Bowling Green to mark this historic occasion. In the 200 years since, the British have become our strongest allies.
Plaque a gift of Heine Geduld, Inc.
March 28, 1996
Erected 1996 by Heine Geduld, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1911.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 42.329′ N, 74° 0.808′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in the Financial District. Marker was on Broadway, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located just north of Bowling Green. Touch for map. Marker was 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 location. 175th Anniversary of Greek Independence (a few steps from this marker); Peregrine Falcons in New York City (a few steps from this marker); January 20, 1928 (a few steps from this marker); Cunard Building (a few steps from this marker); Evacuation Day (a few steps from this marker); July 18, 1927 (a few steps from this marker); April 30, 1928 (a few steps from this marker); October 18, 1926 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,323 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 26, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on December 12, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.