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

Early North American Colonist Remains

Photographed By R. C.

1. Early North American Colonist Remains Marker

Inscription. Beneath this site lie the remains of seven individuals believed to be early North American born colonists. The remains dated to the late Eighteenth to early Nineteenth Century were discovered approximately 100 feet Southwest of here during underground utility work in June 1994. Following archaeological study, the remains were reinterred December 12, 1995.

Erected 1995 by U.S. Coast Guard Support Center, New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1994.

Location. 40° 41.569′ N, 74° 1.11′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is at the intersection of Andes Road and Tampa Road on Andes Road. 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. Governors Island (here, next to this marker); In Memory Of Alexander Kidd (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Castle Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Castle Williams (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Group Effort (within shouting distance of this marker); Across the Harbor: Remembering September 11th (within shouting distance of this marker); Great Promenade (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed By R. C.

2. Early North American Colonist Remains Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,134 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on April 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.