Hastings-on-Hudson in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Draper Park
Memorial to Dr John William Draper 1811 - 1882. Astronomer and historian. Made first photograph of moon.Erected 1932 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.
Location. 40° 59.473′ N, 73° 52.748′ W. Marker is in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, in Westchester County. Marker can be reached from Broadway (U.S. 9) south of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 Broadway, Hastings on Hudson NY 10706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Henry Draper and His Observatories / Henry Draper y Sus Observatiorios (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Draper Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Forge Cottage / La Fragua (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Bridge and Reflecting Pool (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Billie Burke's Reflecting Pool
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
