Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major General Porter
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
1. Major General Porter Marker
Porter
Adjutant General
State of New York
1886 1894
He labored
to increase the efficiency,
perfect the discipline and
elevate the standard of
the National Guard.
Josiah Porter
1st. Lieut. 1st. Battery
Mass. Vols. 1861.
Captain. July 1861 to
September 1862.
Captain 22nd. Regiment. N.G.N.Y.
June 1865,
Major, May 1867,
Lieut. Colonel, January 1869,
Colonel, October 1869,
Major General and
Adjutant General, 1886.
Erected by
the National Guard of New York
in appreciation of his fidelity
as a Patriot.
His qualities as a soldier,
and his services in behalf of
the National Guard.
Erected by National Guard of New York.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 40° 53.479′ N, 73° 53.69′ W. Memorial is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Van Cortlandt Park. It can be reached from Broadway (U.S. 9) north of Manhattan College Parkway, on the right when traveling north. Marker is in Van Cortlandt Park, on the north side of the Van Cortlandt House.
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Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Josiah Porter (here, next to this marker); Van Cortlandt House Museum (here, next to this marker); Prison Window (a few steps from this marker); Adoption of the Constitution (within shouting distance of this marker); Cortlandt House (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Cortlandt Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Grove (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Memorial Grove (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Van Cortlandt House Museum (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
More about this memorial. Monument consists of a statue of Gen. Josiah Porter atop a granite pedestal.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
2. Left Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
3. Rear Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
4. Right Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
5. Major General Porter Monument
The Van Cortlandt House can be seen behind the monument.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
6. Major General Porter Monument
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
7. Marker in Van Cortlandt Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
8. Closeup of Major General Porter Statue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
9. Sculptors Mark
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,121 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
