Tompkinsville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Watering Place
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
1. The Watering Place Marker
Near this spot early colonial navigators replenished their ships supply of water from a spring well known to those anchoring inside the Narrows before the year 1623.
The Richmond County Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, place this tablet to mark the earliest historical spot on Staten Island.
Erected 1925 by Daughters of the American Revolution, Richmond County Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1623.
Location. 40° 38.25′ N, 74° 4.577′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Tompkinsville. It is at the intersection of Bay Street and Victory Blvd., on the right when traveling south on Bay Street. Marker is located in Tompkinsville Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30 Victory Blvd, Staten Island NY 10301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Hiker (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel D. Tompkins (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph H. Lyons Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tompkinsville World War II Memorial
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Other markers no longer nearby. The 1907 Lamp Shop (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed); Maritime New York (was approx. Ό mile away but has been permanently removed); The Administration Building (was approx. 0.3 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
2. Staten Island Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
3. Marker on Bay Street
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
4. Tompkinsville Park
The Watering Place marker is located in Staten Island's Tompkinsville Park. This marker is located on the ground, just north of the Watering Place marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,598 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
