Hamilton Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The First Line of Defence

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

1. The First Line of Defence Marker

Inscription.
This stone
marks the position of
the First Line of Defence
constructed across these
heights and bravely defended by
the American Army
1776

The original plaque at this site was erected by
the Washington Heights Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
December 29, 1909
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The replacement marker honors the 225th anniversary of The Battle of Harlem Heights
fought on September 16, 1776, during the Revolutionary War.

Erected 2001 by Daughters of the American Revolution & the West Harlem Arts Fund.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1776.

Location. 40° 49.675′ N, 73° 56.962′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. It is on Broadway, in the median. Marker is in a small park in the median on Broadway, between 147th and 148th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 Modern School (approx. ¼ mile away); Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away); Johnny Hartman Square (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Hamilton Heights/Sugar Hill Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Main Line of Defences (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hope Steven Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Hope Steven Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Middle Redoubt of the American Army 1776 (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Harlem Heights, September 16, 1776 at Harlem, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. The Battle of Harlem Heights 1776.

Marker on Broadway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 29, 2012

2. Marker on Broadway

A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

3. The First Line of Defence Marker

The Americans formed a defensive line across Broadway at this point. The photo looks south, in the direction from which the British troops approached.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,629 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on March 29, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.