Ellis Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Delaware Indian Burials
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
1. Delaware Indian Burials Marker
Tribe of Indians Band of Mohican Indians
Delaware Nation
Delaware Indian Burials
Uncovered on Ellis and Liberty Islands
Re-interred May 1, 2003
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Native Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1935.
Location. 40° 41.984′ N, 74° 2.324′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Ellis Island. Marker is located on the north end of Ellis Island. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The American Immigrant Wall of Honor ® (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Gibson: The Other Ellis Island Story (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Gibson: Uncovering the Past (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Gibson: Ammunition to Immigration (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Gibson: Oyster Banks to Batteries (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The American Immigrant Wall of Honor ® (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Gibson: Defending the Approaches
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More about this marker. The Seals of the Delaware Tribe – Lenni Lenape and of the Mohican Nation Stockbridge-Munsee Band appear at the top of the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
2. Delaware Indian Burials Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
3. Marker on Ellis Island
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 7, 2011
4. Delaware Indian Burials Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 895 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 7, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
