Central Park North End in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
McGown's Pass
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 2016
1. McGown's Pass plaque
This eminence commanding McGown’s Pass was occupied by British troops Sept 15 1776
Here beginning Aug 18 1814 the citizens of New York built Fort Clinton to protect the city in the Second War with Great Britain
This tablet is erected by the children of the City History Club of New York A.D. 1906
Erected 1906 by children of the City History Club of New York.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Parks & Recreational Areas • War of 1812 • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 47.722′ N, 73° 57.129′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Park North End. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Central Park, New York NY 10029, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Clinton: On Top of Manhattan (a few steps from this marker); Mount Saint Vincent (within shouting distance of this marker); A View From the Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Before There Was a Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Andrew Haswell Green Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Maria Callas Birthplace
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Regarding McGown's Pass. The "McGowan" and McGown" spellings are interchangeable.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Fort Clinton: On Top of Manhattan
Also see . . .
1. McGowan's Pass. Central Park Conservancy website entry (Submitted on November 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. McGown's Pass. Official NYC parks website entry (Submitted on November 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 10, 2016
2. McGown's Pass plaque site
The plaque is within the site of Fort Clinton, constructed at the pass.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 20, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
