Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Governors Island

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

1. Governors Island Marker

Inscription. Called by the Indians “Pagganck,”
was purchased from two members
of the Indian tribe of Manahatas
named Carapetayne and Pehiwas by
Wouter Van Twiller, a Governor and
Director General of New Nether-
land – June 16, 1637; The price paid
was two axe heads, a string of
beads and a handful of nails.

Erected 1951 by The Holland Society of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1302.

Location. 40° 41.425′ N, 74° 0.863′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is located in the historic section of Governors Island, just west of the Commanding Officer’s Quarters. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nolan Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Commanding Officer’s Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Nolan Park Stabilization (within shouting distance of this marker); Pershing Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The New York Arsenal (about 300 feet away); The Dutch and Governors Island

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(about 300 feet away); The Governor’s House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Governors House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

2. Governors Island Marker

Marker on Governors Island image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

3. Marker on Governors Island

Governors Island image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 9, 2008

4. Governors Island

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 621 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on April 6, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.