Tompkinsville on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Hiker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
1. The Hiker Marker
erected
in commemoration of
the heroes of all wars
in which
our beloved country
was engaged
for the
principles of democracy
and
a lasting civilization
Joseph S. Decker Camp
No 20, Dept. N.Y. – United
Spanish War veterans
[ Right of Monument: ]
Dedicated
to
our older comrades
of
Robert G. Shaw Post No 112
Grand Army of
the Republic
who battled in the War
that tried men’s souls
and gave
to future generations
the heritage of
a reunited country
1861 – 1865
[ Left of Monument: ]
Dedicated
to
our younger comrades
of the
American Legion
1917 – 1918
who successfully
waged war on foreign soil
for
Freedom
Patriotism
and
Humanity
[ Back of Monument: ]
Dedicated
to
the Daughters
of the
American
Revlution
1776 – 1812
1848 – 1861 – 65
1898 – 1917 – 18
Erected 1916.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 40° 38.259′ N, 74° 4.591′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Tompkinsville.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Daniel D. Tompkins (a few steps from this marker); The Watering Place (within shouting distance of this marker); The 1907 Lamp Shop (approx. ¼ mile away); Maritime New York (approx. ¼ mile away); United States Merchant Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); The Administration Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Memorial to Clarence T. Barrett (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Barracks (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
More about this marker. Originally dedicated in 1916, the monument was relocated in 1925. Additional plaques have been added since its original dedication.
Also see . . .
1. Tompkinsville Park - The Hiker. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on May 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Hiker (Newman). Wikipedia entry on the Allen George Newman version of the statue. (Submitted on May 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
2. Right of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
3. Left of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
4. Back of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
5. The Hiker
Troops from Spanish American War campaigns were described using the term “The Hiker,” much like those from World War I were called “doughboys” and those from World War II were called “GI Joe.”
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
6. The Hiker (seen from the rear)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
7. Marker in Tompkinsville Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, May 21, 2011
8. Closeup of The Hiker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 667 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
