Hamilton Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Hamilton Grange
The Home of Alexander Hamilton
Statesman
Soldier * Administrator * Lawyer
Captain
Lt. Col. Staff of General Washington
Major General
Member of Congress
Member of New York Legislature
Delegate to the Constitutional Convention
First Secretary of the Treasury
Leader of the Federalist Party
* He Built This House in 1802 *
Erected 1961 by Marked by the New York State Education Department.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1757.
Location. 40° 49.279′ N, 73° 56.834′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. Marker is on West 141st Street near St. Nicholas Avenue. Building is in St. Nicholas Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hamilton's Eden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton's Eden (within shouting distance of this marker); From Hamilton's Home to a National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton Grange (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton Heights Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Shepard Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dorrance Brooks Square (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Dorrance Brooks Square (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
More about this marker. The Grange is being restored by NPS so very limited access to site until it reopens in 2009
Also see . . .
1. Hamilton Grange National Memorial. (Submitted on September 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York.)
2. Alexander Hamilton's 1802 "The Grange". "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York. This page has been viewed 1,744 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on May 3, 2023, by Liam Strain of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1. submitted on September 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York. 2. submitted on March 1, 2011, by John Intile of Toms River, New Jersey. 3. submitted on September 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.