Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Peter Zenger
Erected by First United States Army, 14 October 1963
Erected 1963 by First United States Army.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Communications. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1963.
Location. 40° 41.294′ N, 74° 0.92′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is on Evans Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located on Governors Island, in front of the South Battery. 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. Maj. General Hanson E. Ely Retirement (here, next to this marker); The South Battery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The South Battery (a few steps from this marker); St. Cornelius Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Tower Carillon Chimes (within shouting distance of this marker); Oysters in the Harbor: A History (within shouting distance of this marker); Middens and Reefs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Buttermilk Channel and Brooklyn Waterfront (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. John Peter Zenger Trial. Account of the Zenger Trial from the Famous American Trials website. (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. John Peter Zenger. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,144 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.