Hamilton Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Main Line of Defences

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

1. The Main Line of Defences Marker

Inscription. Upon this site and across these heights stood the main line of defences thrown up by Washington’s Army September 1776. It was held until Fort Washington fell on November 16th, when part of the fighting occurred at this point.

Erected 1901 by Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1776.

Location. 40° 49.898′ N, 73° 56.815′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hamilton Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and 153rd Street, on the left when traveling north on Broadway. Marker is at the northwest corner Broadway and 153rd Street, on the wall of Trinity Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Church of the Intercession (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oliver Evans (about 500 feet away); Audubon Terrace Historic District (about 600 feet away); Berthold Nebel (1889-1964) (about 600 feet away); A Gem in the Heights: The Hispanic Society on Audubon Terrace

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(about 700 feet away); Middle Redoubt of the American Army 1776 (about 700 feet away); El Cid (about 800 feet away); Stephen H. Tyng Jr (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. The bottom of the marker contains a relief of a Revolutionary War cannon.

Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Fort Washington, November 16, 1776 at Fort Washington, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Battle for Fort Washington. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Fort Washington. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Marker on Broadway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

2. Marker on Broadway

Marker at Trinity Cemetery in Manhattan image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

3. Marker at Trinity Cemetery in Manhattan

Trinity Cemetery is on the site of John James Audubon's estate. Among those buried here are John James Audubon, Alfred Tennyson Dickens, John Jacob Astor, and Clement Clarke Moore.

Looking Down Broadway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008

4. Looking Down Broadway

This photo looks south on Broadway, in the direction from which the British attack came. The photo was taken from in front of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,285 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 19, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.