Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Students and Soldiers of Freedom
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Students and Soldiers of Freedom Marker
In keeping with the American tradition that men will defend freedom with both ideas and arms, this plaque is presented to Fort Jay by the Association of the Alumni of Columbia College to memorialize the fact that in 1794 students and faculty of Columbia worked with shovel and barrows to help erect this fort, named after John Jay, Columbia graduate of the Class of 1764, whose life exemplified the best traditions of free men.
Erected 1952 by Association of the Alumni of Columbia College.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is May 13, 1865.
Location. 40° 41.472′ N, 74° 0.932′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is on Quadrangle Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located on Governors Island, at the entrance to Fort Jay. 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. Fort Jay (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Fort Jay (within shouting distance of this marker); The New York Arsenal (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pershing Hall (about 400 feet
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Also see . . . Fort Jay. National Park Service entry (Submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Students and Soldiers of Freedom Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Entrance to Fort Jay
The Students and Soldiers of Freedom marker is located to the left of the entrance to Fort Jay.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. Inside Fort Jay
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
5. Flag in Fort Jay
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
6. John Jay Artillery
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
