Port Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

George Washington

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024

1. George Washington Marker

Inscription. In honor of
George Washington who sailed through the Kill Von Kull past this spot on his way from Elizabethtown to New York City
April 23, 1789 for his inauguration as President of the United States

Erected by the
Staten Island Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
in recognition of the bicentennial of the birth of
George Washington
November 6, 1932

Erected 1932 by Staten Island Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1789.

Location. 40° 38.429′ N, 74° 8.14′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Port Richmond. It is on Richmond Terrace west of Faber Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2175 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island NY 10302, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Faber Park and Pool (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of the Dutch Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Five Brothers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Burial Place (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lafeyette's Tour (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. James Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sullivan’s Attack (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Faber Park and Pool (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 14, 2024

2. George Washington Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.