Throggs Neck in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commodore Leroy J. Alexanderson
Park
Master Mariner
Master of United States
Commodore, U.S. Lines
Rear Admiral, U.S. Naval Reserve
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Cold • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 48.401′ N, 73° 47.508′ W. Memorial is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Throggs Neck. It is on Erben Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Crowningshield Street, Bronx NY 10465, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: S.S. United States (here, next to this marker); Fort Schuyler (within shouting distance of this marker); The U.S.S. St. Marys (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Main Magazine of Fort Totten (was approx. one mile away but has been permanently removed); Fort Totten Park (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
