Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Across the Harbor: Remembering September 11th
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Across the Harbor: Remembering September 11th Marker
On September 11, 2001 two hijacked planes were flown into the two towers of the World Trade Center. As the towers collapsed, nearly 3,000 people were killed. Today, this site less than a mile from where the towers once stood serves as a place to remember and reflect upon the tragedy.
Look through the nearby scope to see where the World Trade Center once stood.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Notable Events. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1812.
Location. 40° 41.584′ N, 74° 1.142′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. It is at the intersection of Carder Road and Hay Road, on the left when traveling west on Carder Road. Marker is located on Governors Island, near Castle Williams. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Group Effort (here, next to this marker); Castle Williams (here, next to this marker); In Memory Of Alexander Kidd (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Castle Williams (within shouting distance of this marker); Early North American Colonist Remains
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Remembering September 11th Marker
This photo was taken the day before the 10th anniversary of the attack.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Markers on Governors Island
Marker is seen here near the spotting scopes.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. Markers at Castle Williams
Several markes are found at this location. The Remembering September 11th Marker is on the spotting scopes seen on the right. Castle Williams is in the background.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
5. Marker and Battery Williams
The Remembering September 11th marker is seen here in front of Castle Williams.
Photographed by Elizabeth Ann Volsario, August 26, 2001
6. Across the Harbor: Remembering September 11th
Lower Manhattan and the World Trade Center on August 26, 2001 from an approaching Staten Island Ferry. Castle Williams is the light brown rectangle to the far right.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 630 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
