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

Dyckman Farmhouse Museum

— Revolutionary War Heritage Trail —

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2025

1. Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Marker

Inscription. After the Battle of Harlem Heights in 1776, this farm was used by the British as a Hessian camp. A Hessian hut has been constructed at this site.

Erected by Heritage New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.

Location. 40° 52.044′ N, 73° 55.377′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Inwood. It can be reached from the intersection of Broadway and West 204th Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4881 Broadway, New York NY 10034, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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marker: The Military Hut (a few steps from this marker); Dyckman Farmhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hessian Military Hut (within shouting distance of this marker); Trace (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Catholic War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anne Loftus Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bruce Reynolds Garden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Monsignor Kett Playground (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 3, 2025

2. Dyckman Farmhouse Museum Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.