Fordham Manor in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 7, 2025
1. Edgar Allan Poe Cottage Marker
Unfortunately the marker has weathered and faded significantly.
Built in 1812, this cottage was the last home of Edgar Allan Poe, one of America's greatest writers. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a proud New York City and State Landmark.
Saturday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday
1 pm to 5 pm
Groups may visit by appointment.
For more information call [unreadable] or visit www.bronxhistoricalsociety.org
Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks); The Bronx County Historical Society; The Historic House Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Landmarks • Notable Buildings • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1812.
Location. 40° 51.92′ N, 73° 53.673′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Fordham Manor. It is at the intersection of Grand Concourse and East 193rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Grand Concourse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2640 Grand Concourse, Bronx NY 10458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Edgar Allan Poe Cottage (here, next to this marker); Poe Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bronx Land Trust (about 700 feet away); Bryan Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Bryan Park (approx. Ό mile away); Rose Hill Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
