New Brighton on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Neptune Fountain
Sculptor: J.W. Fiske (1832-1903)
| | Built: 1898 | |
A sculpture of Neptune, God of the Sea, was created in 1898 by J.W. Fiske. the fountain completed the development of the eastern side of the campus during Sailors' Snug Harbor's expansion. Over time, the original statue had to be moved into Building C to preserve and protect it from the elements. In 1994, the original was recast by the Modern Art Foundry in Queens and transported back to Snug Harbor via the Staten Island ferry.
Did you know?
The three-pointed spear Neptune holds is called a trident.
Erected by Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 38.659′ N, 74° 6.061′ W. Marker was on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It was in New Brighton. It could be reached from Richmond Terrace 0.1 miles west of Tysen Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in North America and the Western World. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Music Hall (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Also see . . . Sailors' Snug Harbor. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 12, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 391 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
