Montrose in Westchester County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kings Ferry

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011

1. Kings Ferry Marker

Inscription. This was the original site
of this river crossing used
in colonial days. Moved
during the Revolution to
the area of Fort Lafayette.

Erected 1999 by Cortlandt Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 41° 14.926′ N, 73° 57.154′ W. Marker is in Montrose, New York, in Westchester County. It is on Kings Ferry Road, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montrose NY 10548, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Hudson Valley

and in the New York City Metropolitan Area.

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: Post Hannock House (a few steps

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from this marker); Kennedy House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington at Verplanck’s Point (approx. half a mile away); The Story of a River (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Kings Ferry (approx. 0.6 miles away); In Grateful Remembrance (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Path to Victory (approx. 0.6 miles away); King’s Ferry Offered a Safe Crossing (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montrose.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011

2. Kings Ferry Marker

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 17, 2011

3. Kings Ferry Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,043 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.