Battery Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Castle Clinton National Monument
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008
1. Castle Clinton National Monument Marker - left plaque
Last of a series of forts which, from the Dutch settlement of 1624, guarded lower Manhattan, this structure was built by the United States in the years 1808 to 1811. It was first called "West Battery," and was one of the important defenses of New York Harbor during the War of 1812 period. Named in honor of Gov. DeWitt Clinton in 1815, in that year it was made headquarters, U.S. Third Military District. From 1816 to 1820 Gen. Winfield Scott was in command. The Headquarters was removed from Castle Clinton to Governors Island in 1820.
[Right plaque]:
Ceded to New York City in 1823, Castle Clinton was renamed Castled Garden in 1824. Until 1855 it served as a public center and theater where public figures, including lafayette, Kossuth, and President Jackson, were received, and artists such as Jenny Lind were presented. From 1855 to 1890, the structure was the nation's principal immigrant depot, with over 7 million immigrants entering its portals - the "Gateway to the New World." Between 1896 and 1941 the old structure served as the New York City Acquarium. It was created a national monument in 1950.
Erected by National Park Service.
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Location. 40° 42.214′ N, 74° 0.986′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Battery Park. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Battery Place and State Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker consists of two plaques attached to Castle Clinton entranceway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Castle Clinton (here, next to this marker); Grant's Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lives of Castle Clinton: (within shouting distance of this marker); National Park Service Sites (within shouting distance of this marker); Battery Wall Discovery (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Battery Wall (within shouting distance of this
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008
2. Castle Clinton National Monument Marker - right plaque
Regarding Castle Clinton National Monument. The fort is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. Castle Clinton -- the Battery. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on March 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Castle Clinton National Monument - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on April 7, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Don Morfe, May 19, 1998
3. Inside Castle Clinton National Monument-Soldier in dress uniform
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008
4. Castle Clinton National Monument Markers
Plaques are on both sides of the entranceway.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
5. Castle Clinton National Monument Markers
The two markers flank the entrance of Castle Clinton National Monument.
Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008
6. Castle Clinton
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
7. Inside Castle Clinton
Credits. This page was last revised on April 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,478 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 3. submitted on July 1, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. 4. submitted on July 3, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 5. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on July 3, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 7. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
