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

Fort Tryon Park

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 9, 2011

1. Fort Tryon Park Marker

Inscription.
This historic area and its surroundings were developed and presented to the people of the City of New York in 1935 by John. D. Rockefeller, Jr. The adjacent hilltop, and outpost of Fort Washington, was gallantly defended in November 1776 by the Maryland and Virginia Regiment. After its capture, it was named Fort Tryon in honor of the last English civil governor of New York.
[ Second Marker: ]
Fort Tryon ParkIn recognition of the generous support David Rockefeller has given to the Fort Tryon Park Trust on the occasion of the park’s 75th anniversary, this site is hereby dedicated as the David Rockefeller Linden Terrace. June 15, 2010.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 15, 1776.

Location. 40° 51.69′ N, 73° 56.013′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Fort George. Marker can be reached from Margaret Corbin Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located in Fort Tryon Park, at the south end of Linden Terrace. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10040, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fort Tryon (within shouting distance of this marker); Margaret Cochran Corbin (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colonel William Baxter

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(approx. half a mile away); Highest Point on Manhattan (approx. 0.6 miles away); Fort Washington (approx. 0.7 miles away); Dyckman Farmhouse Museum (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Military Hut (approx. 0.7 miles away); The Hessian Military Hut (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Fort Washington, November 16, 1776 at Fort Washington, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on April 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Battle for Fort Washington. (Submitted on April 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Fort Washington. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on April 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

4. Fort Tyron Park Tablet. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Second Fort Tryon Park Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 9, 2011

2. Second Fort Tryon Park Marker

Markers in Fort Tryon Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 9, 2011

3. Markers in Fort Tryon Park

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 9, 2011

4. Fort Tryon Park Marker

Linden Terrace Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 9, 2011

5. Linden Terrace Marker

This marker is located on the ground near theFort Tryon Park markers.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 864 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.