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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Richmond County, New York
Staten Island is the county seat for Richmond County
Adjacent to Richmond County, New York
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On Port Richmond Avenue at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Port Richmond Avenue.
In 1665, a small group of the first Dutch settlers to come to the shores of this island banded together for the worship of Almighty God. Through three centuries faithful men and women have continued this ministry to the community, the nation, and . . . — — Map (db m42609) HM
On Richmond Terrace west of Faber Street, on the right when traveling west.
In honor of
George Washington
who sailed through the Kill Von Kull past this spot on his way from Elizabethtown to New York City
April 23, 1789
for his inauguration as President of the United States
Erected by . . . — — Map (db m239452) HM
On Port Richmond Avenue at Church Street, on the left when traveling north on Port Richmond Avenue.
Built in 1845 in Greek Revival style, this is the third church on the site. The first, a hexagonal wooden building erected in 1714, was destroyed by the British during the Revolution. The original license to the Dutch congregation signed by . . . — — Map (db m42602) HM
On Port Richmond Avenue at Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling north on Port Richmond Avenue.
On this site stood the St. James Hotel built shortly after the American Revolution. Aaron Burr died here September 14, 1836
Originally marked by Staten Island Chapter NSDAR February 1932. Replaced September 1976.
— — Map (db m42600) HM
On Amboy Road east of Bayview Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This Greek Revival frame house was erected in 1840 by an unknown builder. The house is situated on one of Staten Island’s oldest thoroughfares which was laid out in 1709 as the major stagecoach road between Philadelphia and New York. The central . . . — — Map (db m155103) HM
Near Chester Avenue west of Cornelia Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
[Much of the marker was illegible at the time the photo was taken.]
Conclusion
The Ardennes Campaign was crucial to ending the war in Europe. American and Allied Forces had met and defeated an exceptionally large number of the . . . — — Map (db m239515) HM
On Pleasant Plains Avenue at Amboy Road, in the median on Pleasant Plains Avenue.
In Memoriam
To the soldiers and sailors of the Fifth Ward who made the supreme sacrifice.
Heroic Dead
George C. Androvette – Philip P. Glismann
Walton U. Beauvais – Alonzo Herbstreet
Martin O. Brown – Clarence Klinger . . . — — Map (db m155700) HM
Near Seguine Avenue east of Hank Place, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
A stately Greek Revival structure, the Seguine House faces Prince’s Bay on the southern shore of Staten Island. Built in 1838 by Joseph H. Seguine (1801-1856), the house is a physical reminder of the classical architecture and thriving commerce of . . . — — Map (db m155032) HM
On Seguine Avenue just south of Hank Place, on the right when traveling south. Reported damaged.
Built in 1838, this Greek Revival-style house is one of the grandest 19th century homes on Staten Island. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a proud New York City and State Landmark. — — Map (db m181545) HM
At dawn on Dec. 16, 1944, three powerful German armies plunged headlong into the rugged hills and dense forests of the Ardennes region of Belgium and Luxembourg. Sheltered from Allied air attacks by dense fog and bad weather, they attacked the . . . — — Map (db m154945) HM
Near Arthur Kill Road at Richmond Road, on the right when traveling south.
A simple 18th century farmhouse, built on Governor Thomas Dongan’s Staten Island manor, the original owner-builder is unknown. During the American Revolution, the house was the residence of Joseph Christopher, a member of the Richmond County . . . — — Map (db m42621) HM
On Old Mill Road at Arthur Kill Road, on the left when traveling west on Old Mill Road.
Reminiscent of English Norman Parish Churches built in the 12th century, this structure was created in 1872 by architect William M. Mersereau. It was constructed using stone walls of the first church building on the site which was erected between . . . — — Map (db m30820) HM
On Arthur Kill Road at Old Mill Road, on the left when traveling north on Arthur Kill Road.
The Church of St. Andrew was founded in 1708, and the first church building was completed in 1712 on land given in 1711 by William Tillier. In 1713 Queen Anne granted the church a charter and presented valued gifts including a chalice and paten. . . . — — Map (db m30813) HM
On Center Street at Court Place, on the right when traveling west on Center Street.
The village of Richmond was occupied by the British from 1776-1783. Prior to 1776, the Committee of Safety met at the Christopher House to keep order and support the Continental Army. — — Map (db m30773) HM
On Arthur Kill Road at Old Mill Road, on the left when traveling north on Arthur Kill Road.
In memory of the Patriots who under General Hugh Mercer crossing from Perth Amboy [N.J.] surprised and overcame the enemy on this spot on October 16, 1776, taking twenty prisoners besides arms and ammunition. Two of the Americans were killed and . . . — — Map (db m30808) HM WM
On Old Mill Road at Arthur Kill Road, on the left when traveling west on Old Mill Road.
In Memory of the Relatives of Elizabeth Bayley Seton who are buried in this churchyard Reverend Richard Charlon, D.D. her grandfather, Rector of St. Andrew’s Church from 1747 until is death in 1777. Mary Bayeux Charlton, her grandmother, Wife of . . . — — Map (db m35915) HM
On Center Street at Tysen Ct., on the left when traveling west on Center Street.
A rare surviving 18th century private graveyard, this cemetery was used by the Rezeau and descendent Van Pelt and Wheatley families. The earliest grave is Jacob Rezeau, 1789. The large center gravestone commemorates Susanna Van Pelt and John A. Van . . . — — Map (db m30852) HM
On Richmond Road at Arthur Kill Road, on the right when traveling west on Richmond Road.
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. — — Map (db m30851) HM
On Richmond Road at Court Place, on the right when traveling east on Richmond Road.
The popular restaurant that stood on this site was one of the first Italian restaurants on Staten Island. It was built and operated by Nicola and Antoinetta Aquilino, who came to the U.S. from Italy and settled on Staten Island in 1921. The . . . — — Map (db m181549) HM
On Tysen Court at Center Street, on the right when traveling south on Tysen Court.
This hotel was constructed in 1855, and had several owners before being acquired in 1898 by Julius Dobler, who immigrated to the U.S. from Germany. With its prime location across the street from the Courthouse and other government offices, the . . . — — Map (db m181547) HM
On Center Street just west of St. Patricks Place, on the right when traveling west.
The building in this photograph was erected in 1808 by the Dutch Reformed Church in Richmond, Staten Island. It originally stood about two block from here, on Arthur Kill Road at Center Street. Around 1885-1887, when the building was no longer in . . . — — Map (db m181550) HM
On Tysen Court just south of Center Street, on the right when traveling north.
For nearly a century, the Richmond County Jail stood behind the Third County Courthouse, where the parking lot is now located. The first jail in this location was a fortress-style structure built in 1860. By the 1890s, conditions in the jail were . . . — — Map (db m181546) HM
This photo shows the Center Street location of the Richmond County Mutual Insurance Company, which was founded as a fire insurance company in 1836. The office building (the small building seen at left in this photo) was constructed in 1876, and . . . — — Map (db m181548) HM
On Arthur Kill Road, on the right when traveling south.
Welcome to this historic parish church founded in 1708 and chartered by Queen Anne in 1713, British headquarters during the Revolutionary War, family parish of Saint Elizabeth Bayley Seton and Mother Episcopal Church of Staten Island. Despite our . . . — — Map (db m42624) HM
On St. Patricks Place just north of West Cedarview Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
St. Patrick's Church is representative of an early phase of the Romanesque Revival style of architecture. Built in 1862, it has remained, relatively unaltered since it was completed. Its light-colored brick walls provide an effective contrast to . . . — — Map (db m181552) HM
The Dutch started colonizing Staten Island during the early 1600’s. In the beginning it was difficult for the Dutch to survive because they were new to the environment. One major problem for the Dutch, and any new settlers, was farming, which was a . . . — — Map (db m159534) HM
On Arthur Kill Road at Richmond Road, on the left when traveling north on Arthur Kill Road.
This building has served many functions over the centuries. Among the occupants who lived and worked here were a tanner (leather worker), a shoemaker, a sheriff, and a tavern owner. The building also served as the County Courthouse in the late . . . — — Map (db m159401) HM
Lest We Forget Our War Veterans
Erected by Staten Island Barrack, #2524
Veterans of World War I, USA
In memory of all wars
November 11, 1973 — — Map (db m157070) WM
On Hylan Boulevard just south of Edgewater Street, on the right when traveling north.
About the House
The original Dutch farmhouse, built in 1690, was purchased in 1844 by Alice Austen's (1866-1952) grandfather, John Haggerty Austen. Austen's architectural transformation of his home into a Victorian Gothic cottage was . . . — — Map (db m207457) HM
On Hylan Boulevard at Tompkins Avenue when traveling east on Hylan Boulevard.
Dedicated to the memory of Firefighter Robert J. Cordice - Engine Co. 152 - who made the supreme sacrifice while in the performance of duty operating at Manhattan Box 5-5-8087
World Trade Center - September 11, 2001 — — Map (db m207540) WM
On Tompkins Avenue near Chestnut Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This house was the home of the Italian liberator, Giuseppe Garibaldi, who fled to America after the collapse of the republic in Italy in 1849. He came to Staten Island in 1850 and lived here with his friend, Antonio Meucci, who worked on the . . . — — Map (db m139580) HM
On Tompkins Avenue south of Chestnut Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Nicholas De Matti Playground is one of nine playgrounds that Parks built through a war memorial fund. They opened simultaneously on July 15, 1934. Nicholas De Matti was a Private, First Class, in Company K, 310th Infantry, 78th Division, and a . . . — — Map (db m158616) HM WM
Near Tompkins Avenue south of Chestnut Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Peggy Jezycki-Alario • F.F. James Michael Gray •
Walter Barab • Kristen Montanaro •
F.F. Robert Cutatolo • Alan N. Palumbo •
Louis Joseph Minervino
For all who were lost and will never be forgotten — — Map (db m159134) HM
On Bay Street south of St. Mary's Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Rev. Edward J. Tierney – Corp. Michael J. Leonard
Lieut. William J. Hever – Pvt. Frederick Staats
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends”
St. John XV – 13
Erected by . . . — — Map (db m158739) WM
On Bay Street south of St. Mary's Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Plaque 1:
1917-1919
Erected by the Holy Name Society, Branch 159,
in honor of the men of St. Mary’s Parish Rosebank Staten Island
New York City
who fought in the World War
Plaque 2:
1941-1945
In honor of our brothers who served our . . . — — Map (db m158883) WM
On Edgewater Street just south of Clifton Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of
Matthew J. Buono
Born: June 28, 1942
Died: April 4, 1968
Please take a moment to remember Matthew. He and all of America's war dead gave their lives for their country for freedom, and for you. Never forget.
World . . . — — Map (db m207474) WM
Near Bay Street just south of Belair Road, on the right when traveling north.
This dogwood tree planted with love by the children of St. John's Episcopal Church in memory of the child victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing April 19, 1995 in honor of the Abraham children, John Susan & Matthew.
Baylee Almon • . . . — — Map (db m207593) HM
Preventing Infectious Disease
For many years, this boarding station helped to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the United States. From 1783 to 1971, officers working at this station boarded and inspected thousands of ships coming . . . — — Map (db m103809) HM
On Bay Street just north of Hope Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This parish, organized in 1843 by members of St. Andrew's Church, worshipped first in a nearby frame structure where Cornelius Vanderbilt was the first child baptized. This church, designed in a Gothic style by Arthur Gilman was dedicated in 1871 by . . . — — Map (db m207591) HM
On Forest Avenue west of Duer Lane, on the right when traveling east.
Erected on the 150th anniversary of the American Revolution by the Polish American Citizens of Richmond Co. N.Y. to the memory of
General Tadeus Kosciuszko
and
General Kazimierz Pulaski
as a token of their loyalty to the cause of . . . — — Map (db m239464) WM
On Louis Street just west of Howard Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Bounded by Victory Boulevard, Louis Street, and Howard Avenue, Hero Park honors the 144 Staten Island soldiers who died in World War I. Large evergreen trees, dedicated to each veteran decorate the park. Plaques with each soldier's name once . . . — — Map (db m239458) HM
On Louis Street just west of Howard Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
What was here before?
This area was once home to the Lenape. The landscape remained rural until the mid-19th century. As more people moved from more crowded parts of New York City, towns were incorporated to accommodate the increase in . . . — — Map (db m239455) HM
On Louis Street just east of Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
This Hero Park and Memorial is lovingly dedicated to the memory of the splendid sons of Staten Island who so nobly gave their lives in the World War
1917 - 1918
This granite boulder left here during the . . . — — Map (db m239603) HM WM
Always in our hearts and prayers
Pres. Joseph McAllister Jr. •
Vice Pres. Rose Ann McAllister •
Donated by the LL Hifgenaar Co. Inc.
In memory of
Beatrice Spagnuolo •
Anastasia Rispoli •
John Filipowicz •
John . . . — — Map (db m160249) HM
On Father Capodanno Boulevard at Sand Lane, on the right when traveling north on Father Capodanno Boulevard.
who gallantly gave his life in the cause of freedom although his only weapon was faith
Lieutenant Capodanno, a Catholic chaplain, was born in Staten Island on February 13, 1929. He was posthumously presented this nation’s highest award for . . . — — Map (db m158062) WM
On Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk at Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier, on the left when traveling north on Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk.
The Ocean Breeze Fishing Pier opened in September 2003. It is 835 Feet long and 30 to 36 Feet wide, making it the largest steel and concrete recreational pier built in the New York area and on the Atlantic Ocean in the last 100 years. Its curved . . . — — Map (db m239624) HM
On Winter Avenue just east of Bismark Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to
the memory of
Carmine Liotti
Born Dec. 13, 1924
Killed in Action April 16, 1945
Lloyd Ikefugi
Born Sept. 16, 1923
Killed in Action April 25, 1945 — — Map (db m228442) WM
To the memory of Commodore John Barry
Father of the American Navy
Born County Wexford Ireland 1739
Died in Philadelphia 1803
Erected by the John Barry Council
AARIR*
Staten Island New York
October 29 1939
*American Association for the . . . — — Map (db m83182) HM
Giovanni Verrazzano
Native of Florence Italy
Discovered Staten Island
April 17 1524
Staten Island Italian Historical Society
1956 — — Map (db m83219) HM
On Promenade at Lighthouse Point, 0.1 miles east of Bay Street, on the right.
To commemorate the visit of
HRH The Princess Royal
Patron, The Campaign for Illuminating
Future Generations
to the National Lighthouse Museum
on Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 — — Map (db m209649) HM
On Winter Avenue just east of Bismark Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The playground honors the memory of Sergeant Carmine Liotti (1924-1945) and Private First Class Lloyd Ikefugi (1923-1945), two young men from Staten Island who died fighting for their country in World War II.
Carmine Liotti born December 13, . . . — — Map (db m228437) HM
Near Promenade at Lighthouse Point south of Staten Island Ferry Viaduct, on the right when traveling east.
The National Lighthouse Center and Museum is located on-shore of the greatest harbor in America. The harbor and its adjacent tributaries contain one of the best collection (sic) of lighthouses and historic sites.
Illustations:
15 individual . . . — — Map (db m157688) HM
On Bay Street at Hyatt Street, on the right when traveling north on Bay Street.
Erected in loving memory of
1840 — Major Clarence T. Barrett — 1906
A faithful citizen of
Richmond Borough,
who served with distinction
through the Civil War.
A descendant of Colonel James Barrett,
Commander at Battle of Concord, . . . — — Map (db m181603) WM
On Promenade at Lighthouse Point, 0.1 miles east of Bay Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Vaults
The Museum's hidden treasure.
The six brick and stone masonry vaults were constructed in 1864 to hold the volatile materials, including fuel that was used in the lighthouses; whale oil, lard, mineral oil and later . . . — — Map (db m181604) HM
On Stuyvesant Place near Hyatt Street, on the right when traveling north.
In proud memory of Staten Island men who died in the service of our country in the war with Germany 1914-1919
A list of 150 names follows. — — Map (db m126383) WM
Near Richmond Terrace west of Wall Street, on the right when traveling west.
In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, a lone tree was discovered at Ground Zero. Badly damaged, the Callery pear tree was removed from the rubble and nursed back to life by the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. A . . . — — Map (db m207476) HM WM
On The Prominade at Lighthouse Point south of Ferry Terminal Viaduct, on the right when traveling east.
The 1907 lamp shop will be the first building renovated and opened as the National Lighthouse Center & Museum.
High ceilings on the first floor will allow for the installation of a 100 seat auditorium/theater. The building will also contain . . . — — Map (db m157831) HM
On The Prominade south of Ferry Terminal Viaduct, on the left when traveling south.
The Administration Building was built in 1869-71 and the wings were added in 1901. The 1869 building was designed by Alfred B. Mullet (1834 -1890) who was supervising architect for the U.S. Treasury Department. Other notable buildings by Mullet . . . — — Map (db m157606) HM
On The Prominade south of Ferry Terminal Viaduct when traveling south.
Constructed as a warehouse, this building is not only the oldest on the site, it may predate the Lighthouse Depot. It has a gable roof with simple cornice, a symmetrical and unadorned façade punctuated by plain six over six double-hung windows. The . . . — — Map (db m157937) HM
Near Richmond Terrace north of Wall Street, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to those First Responders who lost their lives as a result of their service in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World Trade Center in the days and months following September 11, 2001.
Anthony L. Lombardo, Detective . . . — — Map (db m207482) WM
Near Richmond Terrace north of Wall Street, on the right when traveling west.
Charles J. Mauro, Purchasing Director, Windows on the World b. 5.16.1963 •
David Fodor, Tax Accnt. / Vol. Fire Marshall, Fiduciary Trust Int'l b. 4.6.1963 •
Francis Esposito, Firefighter, FDNY, Engine 235 . . . — — Map (db m207477) WM
On Promenade at Lighthouse Point north of Victory Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
This plaque is dedicated in memory of those who served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during World War II and in particular to those who did not survive “The Battle of the Oceans”.
Their dedication, deeds and sacrifices while transporting was . . . — — Map (db m157443) WM
On Richmond Terrace just south of Schuyler Street, on the right when traveling south.
To the veterans of Staten Island who have served in times of war and peace
We give thanks to God and remember those men and women especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those who remain unaccounted for in the pursuit of . . . — — Map (db m181606) WM
On Van Duzer Street just north of Beach Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built c. 1835, this Greek Revival house features classical double porticoes with two-story Doric columns. In place of the traditional triangular gable, the entablature of the frieze rests below an overhanging spring eave characteristic of the Dutch . . . — — Map (db m207491) HM
On Canal Street west of Bay Street, on the left when traveling east.
This structure was built in 1889 as a municipal and city magistrate’s courthouse. Originally serving the village of Edgewater, this Romanesque Revival hall is a superb example of Victorian architecture that has admirably fulfilled the civic need of . . . — — Map (db m159250) HM
On Tompkins Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Tompkins Street, on the right when traveling south.
What was here before?
Stapleton was founded in 1836, and by the 1860s was home to a large German immigrant community who recognized the area's beer brewing potential and its many fresh springs and hillsides for underground cool storage . . . — — Map (db m239474) HM
On Saint Pauls Avenue just south of Clinton Street, on the left when traveling south.
This Protestant Episcopal Parish, the second oldest on Staten Island, was organized in 1833 as Saint Paul's Church, Castleton. The present building, the gift of Albert Ward as a memorial to his sister, was designed in Victorian Gothic style by . . . — — Map (db m207507) HM
On Water Street at Canal Street, on the left when traveling west on Water Street. Reported damaged.
The neighborhood of Stapleton, founded in 1836, was named for William J. Staples (1807-1883), who along with his partner Minthorn Thompkins (1807-1881), purchased the land in the northeast corner of Staten Island from the Vanderbilt family. They . . . — — Map (db m207534) HM
On Water Street at Navy Pier Court, on the right when traveling north on Water Street.
Opened in 2016, Stapleton Waterfront Park connects Stapleton and surrounding neighborhoods with new access to the waterfront. The neighborhood of Stapleton was founded in 1836 and named for William J. Staples (1807-1883). Along with Minthorn . . . — — Map (db m207489) HM
On Ocean Terrace at Milford Drive, on the right when traveling north on Ocean Terrace.
Veterans of the Korean War
25 June 1950 – July 27 1953
We honor Staten Islanders who served
1950 – Freedom is not free – 1953
24 deceased members of the U.S. Army
10 deceased members of the U.S. . . . — — Map (db m156813) HM WM
On Victory Blvd. at Bay Street, on the left when traveling west on Victory Blvd..
Governor of the State of New York 1807 – 1817 Vice-President of the United States 1817-1825 and a resident of Staten Island. Among many meritorious acts he aided the passage of the law abolishing slavery within the state, added to the fortifications . . . — — Map (db m42616) HM
On Victory Blvd., on the right when traveling east.
Hiker Monument 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 . . . — — Map (db m42618) HM
On Bay Street at Victory Blvd., on the right when traveling south on Bay Street.
Near this spot early colonial navigators replenished their ships’ supply of water from a spring well known to those anchoring inside the Narrows before the year 1623.
The Richmond County Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, . . . — — Map (db m42614) HM
On Page Avenue at Bartow Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Page Avenue.
Aesop (c. 620 - 564 BC) is famous for his fables, metaphorical fairy tales with moral conclusions. According to Greek tradition, Aesop was born into slavery in approximately 620 BC in the ancient Greek town of Mesembria in the region of Thrace. . . . — — Map (db m208938) HM
On Satterlee Street at Shore Road, on the left when traveling north on Satterlee Street. Reported permanently removed.
Designed in the Greek Revival style, this house was built about 1850 by Henry H. Biddle, a prominent landowner. A nearby grove, favored as a site for temperance and revival meetings, bore his family name. A large, square, glass-enclosed cupola . . . — — Map (db m156449) HM
Near Satterlee Street, on the left when traveling north.
Built by and for Christopher Billopp about 1680, this house was long a center of colonial hospitality. It is known also as “Conference House” because Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Edward Rutledge met here with Lord Howe at his request on . . . — — Map (db m7891) HM
On Satterlee Street, on the left when traveling north.
In September 1776, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge met here with British Lord Howe in an unsuccessful negotiation for peace. — — Map (db m8727) HM
On Satterlee Street north of Hylan Blvd., on the left when traveling north.
Christopher Billop’s c. 1680 grand stone manor is named in memory of the 1776 conference convened at the House in an attempt to end the Revolutionary War. It is a National Historic Landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is . . . — — Map (db m42669) HM
Near Stairway Street, 0.1 miles west of Satterlee Street, on the right when traveling west.
Around 1909 Edward Z. de Csipkes completed his work for the commission that brought him to the U.S. in 1903 -- modeling/sculpting for the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. Between March 1909 and April 1910, Edward relocated to New Jersey . . . — — Map (db m181539) HM
On Bethel Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Served 1777 and 1778 in Col. Moses Jaque’s New Jersey Regiment. In March 1779 he entered the Navy. He was wounded by a musket ball in the right leg from which he suffered until death in 1851. — — Map (db m42613) HM
Near Satterlee Street just south of Stairway Street, on the right when traveling south.
New York City is one of the great seaports of the world, and its heritage has been shaped by its relationship to the water. Located on the southernmost point of the city, Tottenville's coastal environment was at the center of its rich maritime . . . — — Map (db m181540) HM
On Amboy Road at Bethel Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Amboy Road.
Sacred to the memory of our Defenders the noble and gallant men who died in the late Civil War. [ Lower Marker: ] In memory of the gallant men who died in the Civil War Presented by Beauvais – Hudson Post 126 American Legion . . . — — Map (db m155561) HM
Near Satterlee Street, on the left when traveling north.
< Lower Plaque: >
Long known as “The Billopp House” built before 1700 In this house on September 11, 1776 after the Battle of Long Island a Peace Conference was held between Lord Howe, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward . . . — — Map (db m7889) HM
On Page Avenue at Hylan Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Page Avenue.
Tottenville Civic Association
welcomes you to the historic Town of
Tottenville
Originally founded as Bentley Manor circa 1680
The district was renamed Tottenville in 1869 — — Map (db m208939) HM
On Amboy Road at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Amboy Road.
Marker 1:
This park is dedicated to members of the N.Y.C. Police and Fire Department who died in the line of Duty.
June 11, 1967
Sponsored by Tottenville Merchants Ass’n.
Marker 2:
Tottenville September 11 Memorial
Dedicated to the . . . — — Map (db m156339) WM
Near Main Street at Amboy Road, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the Tottenville residents who died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001
Love, Honor, Remembrance
Tottenville Historical Society 2011 — — Map (db m156046) HM
On Main Street east of Amboy Road, on the left when traveling east.
Marker 1
Dedicated to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the U.S. during World War II - Korean Conflict - Vietnam Conflict
Tottenville, Richmond Valley, Pleasant Plains, Prince Bay Charleston, Rossville, Huguenot
1941-1945 . . . — — Map (db m156230) WM
America over the top
Reverse: Erected by the residents of Public School Dist. 26 in honor of the 75 men who left to fight in the great World War. We lovingly inscribe the names of those who paid the supreme sacrifice.
Edward . . . — — Map (db m19261) HM
Near Clove Road, 0.1 miles west of Glenwood Place, on the right when traveling west.
Extreme Country!
Australia's climate and landscape varies widely. There are rainforest and vast plains in the north, snowfields in the southeast, desert in the center and fertile croplands in the east, south and southwest parts of the . . . — — Map (db m193615) HM
Near Clove Road west of Glenwood Place, on the right when traveling west.
Conservation success story
Once a critically endangered species in the United States due to the use of the pesticide, DDT, and over hunting, the bald eagle has since rebounded. The use of DDT was banned in 1972 and hunting of bald eagles . . . — — Map (db m193646) HM