Hamilton Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
From Hamilton's Home to a National Memorial
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022
1. From Hamilton's Home to a National Memorial
The Grange is believed to be the only home that Alexander Hamilton (1755-1804) ever owned. By the time he bought the land and built the Grange, he had already fought in the American Revolution, helped draft the Constitution and get it ratified and served as the Secretary of the Treasury.
① Alexander Hamilton built this home in Harlem.
② He attended school at King's College, now Columbia University.
③ He fought the British at Fort George.
④ He lived and worked in a series of townhouses and offices downtown (by carriage, the trip from the Grange to Lower Manhattan took about 1.5 hours).
⑤ He served his nation in its first capitol building (Federal Hall).
⑥ He was buried in the cemetery at Trinity Church.
🅐 Alexander Hamilton built the Grange as a country retreat where he could enjoy the scenic landscape, spend time with his family, and entertain guests.
🅑 In 1889, the Grange was moved about 500 feet to a new location on Convent Avenue. St Luke's Episcopal Church used the home as a chapel.
🅒 In 2008, the National Park Servicemoved the Grange here to St. Nicholas Park. After more than 120 years, Hamilton's home was restored to a natural landscape.
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The red line on this map shows the boundaries of the land Hamilton owned in Hamilton.
Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Forts and Castles • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1889.
Location. 40° 49.298′ N, 73° 56.835′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. It is at the intersection of West 141st Street and Hamilton Terrace, on the right when traveling east on West 141st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 423 Hamilton Terrace, New York NY 10031, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022
2. From Hamilton's Home to a National Memorial
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hamilton's Eden (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton's Eden (here, next to this marker); Hamilton Grange (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hamilton Grange (within shouting distance of this marker); Hamilton Heights Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorothy Maynor (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Shepard Hall (about 500 feet away); Ethel Waters (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Alexander Hamilton's House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 277 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
