Richmond on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Site of 18th century structures
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
1. Site of 18th century structures Marker
Site of the First County Courthouse (1729), Jail (1741), Jailer’s House (1751).
Courthouse destroyed during the Revolutionary War. Beneath this frame & street intersection are the archaeological remains of these buildings.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Colonial Era • Government & Politics • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1729.
Location. 40° 34.325′ N, 74° 8.804′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Richmond. Marker is at the intersection of Richmond Road and Arthur Kill Road, on the right when traveling west on Richmond Road. Marker is located in Historic Richmondtown. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3752 Richmond Rd, Staten Island NY 10306, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Treasure House (within shouting distance of this marker); Christopher House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Andrew’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Aquilino's Pizzeria and Restaurant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Three Sisters Garden (about 300 feet away); Patriots under Gen. Mercer
this page online
More about this marker. The left of the marker features an “Image from Richmondtown Restoration Master Plan, 1956.”
Also see . . . Historic Richmond Town. Website homepage (Submitted on May 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
2. Staten Island Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
3. Marker at Historic Richmond Town
The First Court-house was destroyed by the British the in 1776. The other buildings burned down in 1895.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
4. Site of 18th century structures Marker
The footprint of the structures can be seen in this photo, taken from Richmond Road.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 16, 2010
5. 3rd County Courthouse
This Greek Revival building served as the third Richmond County Courthouse from 1837 until 1919. It is located a short distance from the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 18, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
