Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
1. Algernon Sydney Sullivan Marker
Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Jurist Statesman Orator
Born 1826 Died 1887
An immaculate life · Devoted
with never failing fidelity
to public and private trusts.
In honor of
Algernon Sydney Sullivan
Jurist Statesman Orator
Born 1826 Died 1887
He reached out both hands in
constant helpfulness to his
fellow men.
Erected by citizen of New York
1906
Frank E. Wallis Architect
Erected 1906 by Citizen of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 40° 53.341′ N, 73° 53.579′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Van Cortlandt Park. It is at the intersection of John Kieran Nature Trail and Van Cortlandt, on the left when traveling north on John Kieran Nature Trail. Marker is located in Van Cortlandt Park, next to the Golf House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 Van Cortlandt Ave W, 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Empire State Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Enslaved African Burial Ground (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kingsbridge Burial Ground (about 500 feet away); Grand Central Stones (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cortlandt House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Van Cortlandt Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Adoption of the Constitution (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prison Window (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
More about this marker. The monument consists of a ten-foot high granite marker with circular bronze relief portraits of Sullivan on both sides.
Also see . . . Algernon Sydney Sullivan Fountain. City of New York Parks & Recreation website. (Submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
2. Reverse Side of Sullivan Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
3. Algernon Sydney Sullivan Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 23, 2012
4. Marker in Van Cortlandt Park
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 963 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 23, 2012, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
