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

Inscription.
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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker 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: Morris-Jumel Mansion Museum

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(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); Lawrence Neal (within shouting distance of this marker); Jumel Terrace Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jumel Terrace Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); J. Rosamond Johnson (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jumel Terrace Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Morris-Jumel Mansion (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Regarding Kingsbridge Road Milestone. In Manhattan, “Kingsbridge Road” came to refer to the current stretch of Broadway from 170th Street to Marble Hill.

Also see . . . A Walk on Old Kingsbridge Road – Hidden Bronx History. Forgotten New York Website entry:
A remnant still exists in the Bronx

Kingsbridge Road Milestone and Marker image. Click for full size.

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.

(Submitted on March 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

The Morris-Jumel Mansion image. Click for full size.

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 669 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.