Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Van Cortlandt House
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
1. Van Cortlandt House Marker
has been designated a
Registered National
Historic Landmark.
Under the provisions of the
Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935
this site possesses exceptional value
in commemorating and illustrating
the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior
National Park Service
1968
Erected 1968 by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 40° 53.459′ N, 73° 53.698′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Van Cortlandt Park. Marker can be reached from Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Van Cortlandt Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Van Cortlandt Mansion (here, next to this marker); Cortlandt House (a few steps from this marker); Adoption of the Constitution (a few steps from this marker); Prison Window (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General Porter (within
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Also see . . . The Van Cortlandt House Museum. Museum Website, an overview of the history of the house & estate. (Submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
2. Marker in Van Cortlandt Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
3. Van Cortlandt House Marker
The marker is on the ground to the left of the stairs in front of the house.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
4. Van Cortlandt House Museum
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
5. Van Cortlandt House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
