Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
George I. Eacker
1775-1804
— Fatally shot Philip Hamilton (son of Alexander Hamilton) in a duel —
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2017
1. George I. Eacker Marker
In 1801, Eacker gave a speech critical of Alexander Hamilton which angered Hamilton’s 19-year-old son Philip. The young Hamilton defended his father and a subsequent controversy arose. This led to a duel which resulted in Philip’s death one day later. Eacker is said to have died from consumption three years later.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 40° 42.702′ N, 74° 0.606′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker can be reached from Church Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Welcome to St. Paul's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); George Frederick Cooke (a few steps from this marker); The Fence (a few steps from this marker); Tree of Hope (a few steps from this marker); A Historic Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); Standing Against All Odds (within shouting distance of this marker); Majors Job Sumner and John Lucas (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Paul's Chapel - the Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Also see . . . George Eacker. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2017
2. George I. Eacker headstone
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 721 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on November 4, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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