Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

First ferry service in New York

Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 3, 2018

1. First ferry service in New York Marker

Inscription. The first ferry service in New York began here on Peck Slip established by Cornelius Dirckson in 1630 with only a small canoe it cost three beads of wampum

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1630.

Location. 40° 42.526′ N, 74° 0.135′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is at the intersection of Pearl Street and Peck Slip, on the right when traveling north on Pearl Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Legacy of Cornelius Dirkson (a few steps from this marker); FishBridge Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 247 Water Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Seaman’s Church Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presidential Mansion (about 300 feet away); Bowne & Co. (about 600 feet away); 206 Front Street (about 600 feet away); Fulton Fish Waist - 142 Beekman Street (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 3, 2018

2. The Peck Slip School

Formerly Peck Slip Station, US Postal Service. The marker/mural is visible in the building wall.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 31, 2019

3. First ferry service in New York Marker

This plaque recently showed up alongside the art. Regretably, the Board of Ed didn't proofread it well enough to catch the typo for the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge - 1883, not 1833.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 628 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 4, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on June 1, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.