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

George Washington

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, 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. Marker 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.

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);

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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); St. James Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sullivan’s Attack (approx. ¼ mile away); Bayonne Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away in New Jersey). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.

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 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.