East Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1686 Seal
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.
Location. 40° 47.547′ N, 73° 57.136′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in East Harlem. It is on 5th Avenue just north of East 103rd Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1220 5th Avenue, New York NY 10029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: 1784 Seal (a few steps from this marker); The New York Academy of Medicine (within shouting distance of this marker); c. 1626 Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); 1654 Seal (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum of the City of New York (within shouting distance of this marker); The Vanderbilt Gate (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Marian Anderson (about 500 feet away); Arthur Brisbane (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. J. Marion Sims, M.D., L.L.D. (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 257 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
