Tompkinsville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Daniel D. Tompkins
1774 - 1825
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
1. Daniel D. Tompkins Marker
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 Dr. Van Pelt entertained General Lafayette on Staten Island.
Erected by
Richmond Borough
George Washington Bicentennial Commission
June 21, 1932
Erected 1932 by Richmond Borough George Washington Bicentennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Churches & Religion • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lafayette’s Farewell Tour series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1623.
Location. 40° 38.259′ N, 74° 4.606′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Tompkinsville. Marker is at the intersection of Victory Blvd. and Bay Street, on the left when traveling west
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Hiker (a few steps from this marker); The Watering Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1907 Lamp Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Maritime New York (approx. ¼ mile away); United States Merchant Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Administration Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Memorial to Clarence T. Barrett (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Barracks (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
2. Marker at Tompkinsville Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
3. Staten Island Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
4. Tompkinsville Park
The Daniel D. Tompkins marker is located in Tompkinsville Park. This marker is on the ground a short distance away.
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5. Daniel D. Tompkins
from The Biographical Dictionary of America, 1906, by Rossiter Johnson.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 883 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on August 1, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
