Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Adoption of the Constitution
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
1. Adoption of the Constitution Marker
The Adoption of the Constitution
of the United States of America
Sept. 17th, 1787
The tree was planted on the
150th Anniversary
by
The National Society of
Colonial Dames
in the State of New York
Van Cortlandt Park – 1937
Erected 1937 by National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1872.
Location. 40° 53.466′ N, 73° 53.685′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Van Cortlandt Park. Marker can be reached from Broadway (U.S. 9), on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Van Cortlandt Park, next to the Van Cortlandt House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6036 Broadway, Bronx NY 10471, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prison Window (here, next to this marker); Cortlandt House (a few steps from this marker); Van Cortlandt Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Van Cortlandt House (a few steps from this marker); Major General Porter (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Cortlandt House Museum (within
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
2. Adoption of the Constitution Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
3. Adoption of the Constitution Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
4. Marker in Van Cortlandt Park
Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 733 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
