Murray Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Mary Lindley Murray
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 29, 2011
1. Mary Lindley Murray Marker
Mary Lindley Murray
wife of Robert Murray
for services rendered her country
during the American Revolution,
entertaining at her home, on this site,
Gen. Howe and his officers, until the
American troops under Gen. Putnam escaped.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Women.
Location. 40° 44.937′ N, 73° 58.799′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Park Avenue and 37th Street, in the median on Park Avenue. Marker is on the median strip in the middle of Park Avenue, just south of 37th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Union League Club (within shouting distance of this marker); 67 Park Avenue (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Murray Hill Historic District (about 300 feet away); Franklin Delano Roosevelt - Anna Eleanor Roosevelt (about 400 feet away); Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt (about 400 feet away); Jan Karski (about 400 feet away); 23 Park Avenue (about 400 feet away); De Lamar Mansion (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 29, 2011
2. Mary Lindley Murray Marker
In 1776 the Murray mansion stood at this location at Murray Hill. General William Howe used this site to observe his troops during their invasion of Manhattan. Mrs. Murray detained Howe and his officers long enough for the American troops to safely retreat.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 29, 2011
3. Marker on Park Avenue
The Mary Lindley Murray is seen here on the median strip on Park Avenue.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 29, 2011
4. New York City Marker
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5. Mary Lindley Murray entertaining British officers.
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6. Staten Island Ferry "Mary Murray"
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,613 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5, 6. submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
