Mount Vernon in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

In Memory of the Underhills

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010

1. In Memory of the Underhills Marker

Inscription. In memory of the Underhills who lived, worshiped, and died near here. They were the descendants of Nathanial son of Captain John Underhill who arrived at Boston in 1630.

Erected 1950 by The Underhill Westchester Burying Ground Association and the Underhill Society of America.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1630.

Location. 40° 53.588′ N, 73° 49.547′ W. Marker is in Mount Vernon, New York, in Westchester County. It can be reached from S Columbus Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located near the entrance to St. Paul’s Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 897 S Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon NY 10550, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

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,

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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: Patriots of the American Revolution (here, next to this marker); Saint Paul’s Protestant Episcopal Church (here, next to this marker); St. Paul’s Church, Eastchester (here, next to this marker); St. Paul's Church National Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Glover’s Brigade Encampment (approx. ¾ mile away); “Pelham Dale” (approx. ¾ mile away); Seton Falls Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Battle of Pelham (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Vernon.

Also see . . . St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site. National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Mount Vernon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010

2. Mount Vernon Marker

Markers at St. Paul’s Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010

3. Markers at St. Paul’s Church

Several markers are located near the entrance to the church. The "In Memory of the Underhills" marker is seen here to the right of the entrance.

St. Paul’s Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 19, 2010

4. St. Paul’s Church

Credits. This page was last revised on March 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 946 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.