Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Across the Harbor: Remembering September 11th
On September 11, 2001 two hijacked planes were flown into the two towers of the World Trade Center. As the towers collapsed, nearly 3,000 people were killed. Today, this site – less than a mile from where the towers once stood – serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the tragedy.
Look through the nearby scope to see where the World Trade Center once stood.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1812.
Location. 40° 41.584′ N, 74° 1.142′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is at the intersection of Carder Road and Hay Road, on the left when traveling west on Carder Road. Marker is located on Governors Island, near Castle Williams. 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. Group Effort (here, next to this marker); Castle Williams (here, next to this marker); In Memory Of Alexander Kidd (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Castle Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Early North American Colonist Remains (within shouting distance of this marker); Governors Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Promenade (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Castle Williams (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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 491 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.