Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Staten Island Connections
Roads, rails and ferries connected Mills to an expanding economy.
During the 1700s and 1800s, Staten Island's commercial activity expanded from neighborly bartering to more complex trade networks. Villages grew, and New roads were built to connect them. Staten Island's first railroad allowed for easier transport of goods across the island. Ferry crossings provided links to larger ports that took part in transatlantic trade. Transportation developments allowed local mills on Staten Island and elsewhere to become contributors to America's growing.
Erected by New York State Council on the Arts.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 34.339′ N, 74° 8.783′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Richmond. It is at the intersection of Richmond Road and Richmond Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on Richmond Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3747 Richmond Rd, Staten Island NY 10306, United States of America. Touch
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: Mills of Staten Island: Making Use of Natural Resources (here, next to this marker); "Grist" for the Mills (here, next to this marker); Where Does Your Grain Go? (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Lighthouse Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of 18th century structures (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Andrews Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Richmond County Hall and the Parish House of St. Andrew's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Treasure House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 107 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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