Hudson Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Saw Mill on King Street 1830

Photographed by Doran Howitt, March 3, 2021

1. Saw Mill on King Street 1830 Marker

Inscription. The C. Read sawmill once stood at the foot of King Street on the Hudson River. It was established by an enterprising local carpenter, Cornelius Read, to supply lumber for the homes being built on Charlton, King and Vandam in the 1820s and 1830s. It is believed that the large, rotating device was used to dry freshly cut lumber. The picture - drawn in 1830 by John William Hill - offers a charming view of the local waterfront in an era when our neighborhood was being developed and when horses and sailing vessels ruled the world of transportation

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 40° 43.623′ N, 74° 0.208′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Square. It is on Sixth Avenue just north of Charlton St., on the left when traveling north. On 6th Ave between King St. and Charlton St., but closer to Charlton. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Charlton Plaza, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Today’s IFC Film Center Building in 1926 (here, next to this marker); Father Fagan Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 203 Prince Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District (about 300 feet away); Lieutenant Vincent F. Giammona (about 300 feet away); Lieutenant Michael P. Warchola (about 300 feet away); Firefighter Andrew C. Brunn (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Father Fagan Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been

Photographed by Doran Howitt, March 3, 2021

2. Saw Mill on King Street 1830 Marker

replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Doran Howitt, March 3, 2021

3. Saw Mill on King Street 1830 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2021, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 224 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2021, by D Howitt of Bergen County, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.