Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Christopher House
Ca. 1720, addition ca. 1730
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
1. Christopher House Marker
A simple 18th century farmhouse, built on Governor Thomas Dongans Staten Island manor, the original owner-builder is unknown. During the American Revolution, the house was the residence of Joseph Christopher, a member of the Richmond County Committee of Safety.
Erected by Historic Richmond Town.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 34.319′ N, 74° 8.853′ W. Marker has been reported damaged. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Richmond. It can be reached from the intersection of Arthur Kill Road and Richmond Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in Historic Richmond Town. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Arthur Kill Rd, Staten Island NY 10306, 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 the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: The Three Sisters Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Treasure House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Second County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Richmond County Hall and the Parish House of St. Andrew's Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of 18th century structures (within shouting distance of this marker); Where Does Your Grain Go? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of the Lighthouse Restaurant (about 300 feet away); Church of St. Andrew (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2025
2. Christopher House Marker
Unfortunately the marker has weathered and is hard to read.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
3. Christopher House Marker
The Christopher House can be seen here behind the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
4. Christopher House
In 1750 Hans Christopher received a land grant for this area. The house might have been built by one of his grandsons.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
5. Christopher House
Joseph Christopher, another grandson of Hans Christopher, lived in this house during the Revolutionary War. He was a member of the Committee of Safely, which met here and often advised General George Washington about enemy activities in and around British occupied New York.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
6. House and Marker at Historic Richmond Town
The marker and the Christopher House can be seen in this photo taken from near Arthur Kill Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,248 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on April 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
