Lenox Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
1. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Marker
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Honors the memory of
Polish born Brigadier General
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
(1746 - 1817) A Patriot of the American Revolution
Planner of the fortifications at Bemis Heights,
that contributed to the American victory on
October 17, 1777, after the Battles of Saratoga
Engineer appointed by the Continental Congress to
oversee the fortifications of West Point, 1777-1780
He is as pure a son of liberty as I have
ever known, and of that liberty
which is to go to all, and not
to the few and rich alone.
Thomas Jefferson
on Kosciuszko
Erected 2003 by National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, New York City Chapter.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 17, 1777.
Location. 40° 46.06′ N, 73° 58.155′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Temple Emanu-el (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Lotos Club (about 300 feet away); “New York of the Presidents” (about 300 feet away); 45 East 66th Street (about 400 feet away); Charles Evans Hughes (about 400 feet away); Andy Warhol (about 500 feet away); Lehman Gates (about 500 feet away); The Arsenal (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Thaddeus Kościuszko (Wikipedia). Andrzej Tadeusz Bonawentura Kościuszko (pronounced \kō-'SHÜS-kō\) (Andrew Thaddeus Bonaventure Kościuszko; February 4 or 12, 1746 – October 15, 1817) was a Polish–Lithuanian military engineer and a military leader who became a national hero in Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and the United States. He fought in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth's struggles against Russia and Prussia, and on the American side in the American Revolutionary War. As Supreme Commander of the Polish National Armed Forces, he led the 1794 Kościuszko Uprising. (Submitted on October 12, 2016.)
2. The J. J. Van Alen House -- No. 15 East 65th St.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 4, 2016
2. Thaddeus Kosciuszko Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here to the right of the doorway, with the plaque to the left of the doorway being for the Kosciusko Foundation, the occupants of the building.
Photographed By A Girard, February 27, 1839
3. Thad: Kosuiszko, the friend of Washington
Lithograph image courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
