New Dorp on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rose and Crown Tavern
Photographed By Nicholas F Matranga, February 8, 2008
1. Rose and Crown Tavern Marker
Rose and Crown Tavern
Erected by The Huguenots in 1665
Demolished in 1854
This Inn was occupied
during the Revolution by
General William Howe
as his Headquarters and here the
Declaration of Independence
was read to the British Officers
July 9, 1776
Erected 1921 by Richmond County Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1864.
Location. 40° 34.54′ N, 74° 7.2′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in New Dorp. Marker is at the intersection of Richmond Road and New Dorp Lane, on the right when traveling east on Richmond Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staten Island NY 10306, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New Dorp, S.I. Honor Roll (a few steps from this marker); Chuck’s Garden (approx. 0.2 miles away); SSG Michael Ollis (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Dorp WWII Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Original Moravian Church
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Rose and Crown Tavern. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Morris's Memorial History of Staten Island, New York, by Ira K. Morris (Published 1900). Google Books entry:
The Rose and Crown Tavern, "stood on the westerly side of the road, almost directly opposite the entrance to New Dorp lane. It was built of stone, and was but one story in height, having several dormer windows in the roof..." (Submitted on August 25, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
3. Rose and Crown Tavern. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website entry (Submitted on August 25, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
2. Rose and Crown Tavern Marker
via Wikipedia, unknown
3. Rose and Crown Tavern Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 16, 2010
4. Marker on Staten Island
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 16, 2010
5. Rose and Crown Tavern Marker
6. Rose and Crown Tavern
Picture is from the Pictorial Field Book of the Revolution, Volume II, by Benson J. Lossing, published in 1850.
http://freepages.history.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~wcarr1/Lossing1/Chap54.html
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
7. Rose and Crown Tavern plaque, before the extra landscaping.
The New Dorp WWI Memorial shares the triangle.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York. This page has been viewed 2,938 times since then and 96 times this year. Last updated on October 25, 2010, by Owen Swords of Staten Island, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on August 22, 2008, by Nicholas F Matranga of Staten Island, New York. 2. submitted on May 22, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on February 13, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on May 16, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on August 25, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 7. submitted on April 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
