Port Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sullivan’s Attack
August 22, 1777
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
1. Sullivan’s Attack Marker
Routed British Provincials
at Decker’s Ferry Nearby
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This Memorial
erected by
Staten Island Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
June 1930
Rededicated April 1998
Erected 1930 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Staten Island Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 40° 38.247′ N, 74° 7.933′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Port Richmond. Marker is on Park Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10302, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Founding of the Dutch Church (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Five Brothers (approx. 0.2 miles
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Also see . . . Veterans Park. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website. (Submitted on May 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
2. Staten Island Marker
The marker commemorates a night attack made by Revolutionary War officer and political leader John Sullivan on British troops stationed in Staten Island.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
3. Marker on Park Avenue
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
4. Staten Island's Veterans Park
The Sullivan’s Attack marker is located in Veterans Park. Laid out in 1836 as the village green of Port Richmond, this is the oldest park on Staten Island.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,097 times since then and 88 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
