Washington Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kingsbridge Road Milestone
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 10, 2019
1. Kingsbridge Road Milestone Marker
11 miles from N. York
On the Kingsbridge Rd
In 1769 at 170th Street
In 1819 at 189th Street
Erected 1912 by The History Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1769.
Location. 40° 50.08′ N, 73° 56.31′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Washington Heights. Marker can be reached from Jumel Terrace north of West 160th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Morris-Jumel Mansion, 1765 Jumel Terrace, New York NY 10032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Morris-Jumel Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Morris-Jumel Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Jumel Terrace Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); The John T. Brush Stairway (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named John T. Brush Stairway (approx. 0.2 miles away); Polo Grounds (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sugar Hill Luminaries Lawn (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding Kingsbridge Road Milestone.
this page online
Also see . . . A Walk on Old Kingsbridge Road – Hidden Bronx History. Forgotten New York Website entry:
A remnant still exists in the Bronx (Submitted on March 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 10, 2019
2. Kingsbridge Road Milestone and Marker
As the road changed course over time, so did the milestone’s location.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 10, 2019
3. The Morris-Jumel Mansion
Originally the Roger and Mary Phillipse House, 1765 Jumel Terrace. The milestone is in the back garden.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 156 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
