Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Purchase of Governors Island Monument

16 June 1637

Photographed By R. C., July 18, 2009

1. Purchase of Governors Island Monument

Inscription. To commorate the purchase three hundred years ago of Governors Island by Wouter van Twiller, Director General of New Netherlands, from Cakapeteyno and Pehiwas of the Manahatas Tribe.

Birthplace of American Military Tactics which won for England a great dominion. Sole safeguard of Washington's retirement from Long Island in 1776, early guardian of New York City. Mobilization point in the Mexican, Civil and Spanish-American Wars. Supply base during the World War.
Honorably Acquired - Honorably Held
16 June 1937
Presented to the United States Government by the Military Intelligence Reserve Society, Second Corps Area.

Erected 1937 by Military Intelligence Reserve Society, Second Corps Area.

Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Notable Places • War, Mexican-American • War, Spanish-American • War, US Civil • War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1937.

Location. 40° 41.4′ N, 74° 1.08′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is at the intersection of Earlybird Road and Hay Road on Earlybird Road. Monument is located on Governors Island. It is situated

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at the head of Earlybird Road where it ends at the field in front of Officers' Row. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Slate Roofs on Colonels Row (a few steps from this marker); Liggett Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Clayton Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Reagan-Gorbachev Meeting 1988 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Demolition on South Island (about 400 feet away); The Early Birds (about 500 feet away); Flight on Governors Island (about 500 feet away); Wheeler Avenue (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed By R. C.

2. Purchase of Governors Island Monument

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,207 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.