Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Abraham De Peyster
1685 Alderman, 1691-95 Mayor, 1701 Comptroller, and 1708 Receiver General of the Port of New York; 1698 member of the Earl Bellomont's Council. 1698 Associate judge of the Supreme Court. 1700 Colonel commanding regiment of militia or city trained bands. 1701 Chief Justice; 1701 - President of the Kings Council and thus acting Governor of the Province of New York. 1706-1721 Treasurer of the Provinces of New York and New Jersey. Born 8th July, 1657 -- Died 2nd Aug 1728. Johannes, Col. Abraham de Peyster's father was Burgomaster 1673, Alderman 1666-69, 1673-76, and Deputy Mayor, N.Y. 1677. Johannes, Jr. his son, Alderman, 1700-1-10, Mayor 1698.
Erected by John Watts de Peyster, 7th generation in direct decent, resident of, and 6th born in 1st Ward, City of New York.
Erected 1896 by John Watts de Peyster; Geo E. Bissell, sculptor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 8, 1657.
Location. 40° 42.915′ N, 74° 0.17′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. It can be reached from the intersection of Federal Plaza and Worth Street, on the
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Foley Square c. 1880 (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Paine Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Foley Square c. 1800 (within shouting distance of this marker); Foley Square Before 1600 (within shouting distance of this marker); Triumph of the Human Spirit (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York County Court House (about 300 feet away); African Burial Ground (about 400 feet away); Judge Walter R. Mansfield Memorial (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. Abraham De Peyster Statue (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Foley Square (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Collect Pond Park (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . NYC Parks Profile for the statue in Thomas Paine Park. Credit to this page for providing the inscription of the statue. (Submitted on February 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2024
2. Inscription on the lower part of the base
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 17, 2024
3. Abraham De Peyster Statue in Thomas Paine Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 21, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
