Tribeca in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
House of Leonard Lispenard
Photographed By R. C., November 6, 2010
1. House of Leonard Lispenard Marker
Opposite this tablet in Hudson Street stood the house of Leonard Lispenard In which General George Washington was entertained June 25, 1775 while en route from Philadelphia to Cambridge to Assume Command of the Continental Army.Erected 1914 by Empire State Society - Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 25, 1969.
Location. 40° 43.391′ N, 74° 0.47′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Tribeca. Marker is on 198 Hudson Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. C.F. Martin & Co. Guitars (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Memorials (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holland Tunnel (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Holland Tunnel (about
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Also see . . . Leonard Lispenard. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By R. C., November 6, 2010
2. House of Leonard Lispenard Marker
Marker is on the far left side of the building near the entranceway.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 19, 2011, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 73 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 19, 2011, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
