Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kimmel Road
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Kimmel Road Marker
Captain Harry L. Kimmel, D.S.C.
1st Battalion, 16th Infantry
Killed in action in France
October 18, 1916
Erected by The Military Order of the World Wars – New York Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1885.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 41.413′ N, 74° 0.749′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was on Governors Island. Marker was on Kimmel Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was 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 location. The Dutch and Governors Island (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Barry Road (about 300 feet away); Nolan Park Stabilization (about 300 feet away); Commanding Officer’s Quarters (about 300 feet away); The Governors House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Governor’s House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Governor’s House (about 300 feet away); Nolan Park (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Governors Island National Monument. National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Maj Harry Lispenard Kimmell. Find A Grave entry. (Submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Marker on Governors Island
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Marker on Kimmel Road
4. Major Harry Lispenard Kimmel headstone
Photo from Arlington National Cemetery (https://ancexplorer.army.mil/).
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2017
5. Kimmel Road marker - missing
Looks like it was wrenched off - probably won't be back.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 363 times since then and 3 times this year. Last updated on May 1, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on May 1, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
