Kingsbridge in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Fort Independence Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
1. Fort Independence Park Marker
Kings Bridge and the heights adjacent, of the utmost importance to the communication between New York and the mainland, & to the security of the Hudson, were reconnoitered by Washington on horseback about June 16, 1776. By direction of the Commander-in-Chief, breast works were thrown up for the defense of the bridge, and an advanced work (subsequently called Fort Independence) was built beyond it, on the hill near this spot commanding Spyt Den Deivel Creek.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 16, 1922.
Location. 40° 52.886′ N, 73° 53.775′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Kingsbridge. It is at the intersection of Sedgwick Avenue and Giles Place, on the right when traveling north on Sedgwick Avenue. Marker is on the gatepost at the entrance to Fort Independence playground. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bronx NY 10463, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Van Cortlandt Stadium (approx. half a mile away); Fort Number Four (approx. half a mile away); The Empire State Trail (approx. half a mile away); Olmec Head (approx. half a mile away); Algernon Sydney Sullivan (approx. 0.6 miles away); Enslaved African Burial Ground (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kingsbridge Burial Ground (approx. 0.6 miles away); Memorial Grove (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
2. Fort Independence Park Marker
The Fort Independence Park marker can be seen on the gatepost on the right. A second marker on the left gatepost is missing.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
3. Marker on Sedgwick Avenue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
4. Second Fort Independence Marker (Missing)
A second marker for Fort Independence was located on the north gatepost. It disappeared years ago.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
5. Fort Independence Playground
The marker is located at the entrance to the Fort Independence Playground.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,084 times since then and 84 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
