Mott Haven in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gouverneur Morris

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022

1. Gouverneur Morris Marker

Inscription. In Memory of
Gouverneur Morris
The man whose hand wrote
the Constitution of the United States
Born January 31, 1752 - Died November 6, 1816
Interred in the Gouverneur Morris Tomb
In Stanns Churchyard
Washington's Minister to France
during the French Revolution
Author of the cause of the cause in the New York Constitution
providing religious freedom
Senator of the United States
Protector of the Erie Canal
Patriot · Scholar · Diplomat
A statesman of brilliant genius
An American through and through

Erected by The State of New York.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • War of 1812 • Wars, Non-US • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Erie Canal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 31, 1752.

Location. 40° 48.502′ N, 73° 54.995′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Mott Haven. Memorial is on Saint Ann's Avenue just north of La Lupe Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 295 St Ann's Ave, Bronx NY 10454, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker. St. Ann's Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); Padre Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Saw Mill Playground (about 700 feet away); Brook Restoration (about 800 feet away); PFC Carlos J. Lozada Playground (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carlos James Lozada (approx. half a mile away); A memorial to Roberto Enrique Clemente Walker (approx. half a mile away); Roundhouse (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022

2. Gouverneur Morris Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 144 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.