Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
October 28, 1886
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the New York, Broadway - The Canyon of Heroes series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 28, 1886.
Location. 40° 42.287′ N, 74° 0.85′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Battery Place, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, 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: Fort Amsterdam (here, next to this marker); Broadway - The Canyon of Heroes (here, next to this marker); May 9, 1917 (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House / National Museum of the American Indian (a few steps from this marker); October 3, 1919 (within shouting distance of this marker); October 19, 1921 (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Battery Park & Castle Clinton (within shouting distance of this marker); October 28, 1921 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. Beavers Path (was a few
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