The City of New York enlisted one hundred and forty eight thousand soldiers in aid of the war for the preservation of the Union and the Constitution. A.D. 1861-65. Right Side of Monument: Ever remember how much of national prosperity is due to . . . — — Map (db m13257) HM
In Memory of Lt. Kenneth Aimee, 331st Fighter Squadron, Who gave his life in the service of his country: July 8, 1954. This memorial lovingly erected by friends and neighbors of this community — — Map (db m19305) WM
Revolutionary War veteran
Nathaniel Porter buried 1797.
Some early residents
still interred here after
headstones removed in 19th c. — — Map (db m133064) HM
To the honor and glory of our patriotic ancestors the known and the unknown who gave their services and lives for their country in the War of American Revolution 1775-1783
Brockport
Capt. Joseph Roby • Rev. Amos Frink • Thos. Buck . . . — — Map (db m75788) HM WM
In memory of
those who
served our
country
———————
This memorial dedicated May 31, 1976
as a bi-centennial project by the
Harsch-Crisp-Seaman
Post 379 American Legion
and the . . . — — Map (db m75760) WM
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Community's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp . . . — — Map (db m62091) HM
Pioneered 1808 by Matthias Lane, New Jersey Dragoon in the American Revolution who guarded the Congress on its flight from Philadelphia, 1777. Chase-Flack House, built circa 1845, became an Underground Railroad station. Isaac Chase donated land for . . . — — Map (db m158490) HM
Created February 23, 1821 - Named for James Monroe
Born April 28, 1758, Virginia - Died July 4, 1831, New York
Major in the American Revolution - Senator from Virginia
United States Minister to France and England
Twice Governor of Virginia - . . . — — Map (db m57092) HM
In memory of Francis Bellamy Class of 1876 • Author Of • I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the Republic for which it stands: one Nation indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all. — — Map (db m238090) HM
Guy Johnson came from Ireland in 1756 to work for his uncle, William Johnson. He became Deputy of Indian Affairs and took over as the Superintendent upon Sir William's death in 1774. During the French & Indian Wars, Guy was a colonel in the local . . . — — Map (db m58970) HM
Site of
Pettengill Home
Saumel Pettingill, Capt.
5th Co. Third Tryon County
Militia, Killed in Battle
of Oriskany Aug. 6, 1777.
House Burned in Raid, 1780.
— — Map (db m47414) HM
Cemetery-1774
Owned by Joseph Hagaman,
For Whom Village of Hagaman
Was Named. Cemetery Restored
In 1927. 7 Revolutionary
Soldiers are Buried Here
— — Map (db m76623) HM
This tablet marks the site of the home of Col. Jacob Klock
meeting place of
the Tryon County Vigilance Committee
June 16, 1775 July 10-11, 1775
and first and second town meetings of St. Johnsville.
Battle of Klocks Field Oct. . . . — — Map (db m137565) HM
In honor of the members of Local Union No. 1093 who served their country in the World War 1914 – 1918 Adam Donaldson • Frank S. Boday • Louis Myers • Edw. Nordstrom • Frank Hoebich • Everett Wicks • Patrick Hanlon • Daniel Murdock • Fred . . . — — Map (db m65203) HM
This tribute is dedicated to those veterans who gave the supreme sacrifice during the “Vietnam War” 1959 – 1975 ( Lower Marker : ) Francis Andrysiak Francis Arnett Richard Brown Charles Johnson John McCarthy Richard . . . — — Map (db m65188) WM
Tribute to those Polish American Freedom Fighters who made the supreme sacrifice in First and Second World Wars Polish American War Veterans of Glen Cove and vicinity, inc. * 1982 * — — Map (db m65184) WM
Medal of Honor Seige of Peking 1900 Medal of Honor Haitian Rebellion 1915 Navy Cross 1918 Distinguished Service Cross 1918 A native of Glen Cove, Dan Daly will live forever as a hero, a legend, a two time Medal of Honor winner and as a . . . — — Map (db m65166) HM
In memory of
General Milan R. Stefanik
Astronomer – Soldier
Czecho-Slovak patriot
Born – Ju(ly) 1, 1880
Died – May 4, 1919
Dedicated by
Slovak Welfare Club (TATRA)
May 3, 1942 — — Map (db m163600) WM
Let us brace our hearts to fresh endurance,
Let us adjust our minds to action, energetic, righteous;
Let us uplift our consciousness by faith invisible
for the nation cannot perish that had a soul so great, so immortal! . . . — — Map (db m145734) HM
This bronze equestrian sculpture of military officer, educator, journalist, and public servant Franz Sigel (1824-1902) is by the distinguished sculptor Karl Bitter (1867-1915). Sigel is also honored with a park named for him, which is . . . — — Map (db m53973) HM
In 1783 the Black Horse Inn stood on this site and the Bull's Head Tavern adjoined it. Here General George Washington began his triumphal march into the city upon its evacuation by the British November 25, 1783. The Citizens Savings Bank, organized . . . — — Map (db m26880) HM
Our Father
The ‘Mandorla’ surrounding the bronze statue of Felix Varela is an anodized aluminum “almond-shaped” frame. The mandorla signifies the holiness of Varela: it commands a three-block long perspective by which draws the viewer . . . — — Map (db m131724) HM
Born Havana, Cuba Nov. 20, 1788
Died St. Augustine, Fl. Feb. 25, 1853
Seminal thinker of Cuban liberty, priest, educator, philosopher, orator and author, defender of human and civil rights in Cuba and in the United States, father to . . . — — Map (db m131681) HM
Here in the ancient commons of the city, where before the time of our national independence five liberty poles were successively set up, this flag pole of 1921 is placed in grateful remembrance of all lovers of our country who have died that the . . . — — Map (db m130142) HM
In memory of Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Barre
Born 1726 - Died 1802
An ardent advocate of American liberties who in opposing the oppressive Stamp Act in the British House of Commons in 1765 declared that: "the Americans are Sons of Liberty" and . . . — — Map (db m130583) HM
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.” This graceful, 13-foot standing bronze figure, sculpted by Frederick MacMonnies (1863-1937), directly faces City Hall and honors the last moments of the . . . — — Map (db m130081) HM
Near this spot in the presence of
General George Washington
The Declaration of Independence was read and published to the American Army
July 9th 1776 — — Map (db m130619) HM
Near this site stood the Provost Prison where Patriots died for the cause of Freedom
1776-1783
Erected by the Mary Washington Colonial Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
April 15 AD 1901 — — Map (db m130549) HM
This park in the heart of New York City’s civic center is named for patriot, author, humanitarian, and political visionary Thomas Paine (1737-1809). The land that is now Thomas Paine Park was once part of a freshwater swamp surrounded, . . . — — Map (db m129041) HM
Las fuerzas Francesas que invadieron Mexico fueron derrotadas el 5 de Mayo de 1862 en la Batalla de Puebla. A pesar de ello, tomaron la capital, y Napoleon III impuso al Archduque Austriaco Fernando Maximiliano de Haprburgo como Emperador de . . . — — Map (db m146255) HM
Alexander Hamilton
1757-1804
First Secretary of the Treasury
Hamilton founded The Bank of New York and the U.S. Mint, was one of the framers of the Constitution, and his image appears on the U.S. ten dollar bill. He died famously as a result . . . — — Map (db m125850) HM
Printer Patriot Philosopher Statesman Presented by Albert DeGroot to the Press and Printers of the City of New York inveiled January 17, 1872 Ernst Plassman Sculptor — — Map (db m13746) HM
This plaque marks the site of the former residence of Thomas Jefferson third President of the United States of America who on March 21 1790 as first Secretary of State under President Washington came to New York City then seat of the Federal . . . — — Map (db m57569) HM
New York Home of Distinguished American
George Clinton
July 26 1739 – April 20, 1812
Vice President of The United States 1805 - 12
Governor of New York 1777 - 95, 1801 - 04
Occupied as Governor's Mansion a house on this site from . . . — — Map (db m73420) HM
Honorable Thomas Addis Emmet
1764-1827
Irish patriot
An activist for an independent Ireland, Emmet came to America in 1803 and was New York State Attorney General from 1812-1813. He is buried at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. His monument . . . — — Map (db m115463) HM
Marquis Jacques de Dampierre and family, descendants of the Marquis de Lafayette, passengers on the maiden voyage of the French ocean liner Lafayette — — Map (db m183046) HM
Sacred to the memory of those brave and good Men who died whilst imprisoned in this City, for their devotion to the cause of American Independence. At a meeting of Citizens held in the City Hall of the City of New York June 8, 1852, It . . . — — Map (db m127548) HM
Erected by the New York State Society of the Cincinnati To the Memory of Alexander Hamilton 1757 - 1804 Lieutenant Colonel Aide de Camp to Gen. WashingtonAnd Those Other Officers of the Continental Army & Navy Original Members of the Society . . . — — Map (db m24498) HM
The State of New York Caused the Remains of Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery to be conveyed from Quebec and Deposited beneath this Monument the 8th day of July 1818. — — Map (db m8787) HM
This Monument is erected by the order of CONGRESS 25th Janry 1776, to transmit to Posterity a grateful remembrance of the patriotism conduct enterprize & perseverance of Major General RICHARD . . . — — Map (db m38976) HM WM
This famous example of Georgian architecture built 1764-1766, with spire and portico added 1794-1796, is the only church structure surviving the colonial era of New York City. The design by Thomas mcBean closely followed that of St. . . . — — Map (db m148020) HM
President Theodore Roosevelt was born here on October 27, 1858, and lived here until he was 15. The house, a typical brownstone of the 1840s, was restored in 1923 and opened as a museum. — — Map (db m146246) HM
An eternal light, an inspiration and a promise of enduring peace.
This star was lighted November XXI, MCMXXIII. In memory of those who have made the supreme sacrifice for the triumph of the free peoples of the world. To Our HeroesTis the Star . . . — — Map (db m41404) WM
Estate of General Horatio Gates (1728-1806) • Victor of the Battle of Saratoga 1777
Major General Tadeusz Kościuszko (1746-1817)
Colonel of Engineers in the Continental Army (1776-1784) - designer of the fortifications at West Point . . . — — Map (db m148007) HM
This monument is dedicated to General Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), the 19th century Italian patriot who crusaded for a unified Italy during the European Era of state building.
Known as the “Sword of Italian Unification,” in 1834, . . . — — Map (db m139581) HM
[ North Inscription ] To commemorate the one hundredth anniversary of the inauguration of George Washington as first President of the United States. [ South Inscription ] Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair. . . . — — Map (db m41339) HM
Washington Square Park is named for George Washington (1732-1799), the commander of the Continental Army, who was inaugurated in New York City as the first President of the United States on April 30, 1789.
The parkland was once a marsh fed by . . . — — Map (db m138480) HM
1757 * A.B., A.M., L.L.D. * 1804
Statesman Soldier * Administrator * Lawyer
Captain Lt. Col. Staff of General Washington Major General Member of Congress Member of New York Legislature Delegate to the Constitutional Convention First Secretary of . . . — — Map (db m221900) HM
To the memory of a brave and unselfish patriot Robert Magaw Colonel Commandant of Fort Washington who in his own words “Actuated by the most glorious cause that mankind ever fought in” and specially charged with the duty by General . . . — — Map (db m12675) HM
National Hero of Uruguay
Protector de los Pueblos Libres
[Protector of free peoples]
Father of the Independence of Uruguay
Gift from the people of Uruguay to the people of New York City
José Lui Zorrilla de San . . . — — Map (db m182994) HM
The statue of the Uruguayan independence leader and national hero, General José Artigas (1764-1850), is one of a pantheon of six sculptures to Latin American leaders which overlook the Avenue of the Americas. They include Juan Pablo Duarte . . . — — Map (db m223105) HM
Prior to the American Revolution, this site was the entrance to Richmond Hill, the bucolic country estate of British Major Abraham Mortier. In 1776, soon after the commencement of the War of Independence, this estate became the headquarters of . . . — — Map (db m163867) HM
Panel 1:
In memory of the Americans of Chinese ancestry who lost their lives in defense of freedom and democracy.
[Chinese characters and insignia of the American Legion.]Panel 2:
Dedicated by the Lt. Benj. Ralph . . . — — Map (db m28168) HM
Legendary 21-year old hero of the Revolutionary War was hanged as an American spy on Sunday, September 22, 1776, probably within 100 yards of here. Arrested Saturday night, he was interrogated by the British commander, General William Howe, at his . . . — — Map (db m166041) WM
Designed by Charles W. Clinton from the original plans of Colonel Emmons Clark, this structure was opened in 1880. Louis C. Tiffany directed the decoration of the Interior. In 1911, a central tower was removed. Enlargements were made then and again . . . — — Map (db m166605) HM
New York City Chapter
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Honors the memory of
Polish born Brigadier General
Thaddeus Kosciuszko
(1746 - 1817)
A Patriot of the American Revolution
Planner of the . . . — — Map (db m98647) HM WM
On this site, from 1763 to 1874, stood “Mount Pleasant”, the mansion built by James Beekman. It was used as a headquarters by Lord Howe during the Revolutionary War because of its commanding view and here Nathan Hale, American patriot, . . . — — Map (db m165895) HM WM
At the British artillery park near this site Nathan Hale, Captain in the U.S. Army, Yale graduate of 1773, apprehended within enemy lines while seeking information was executed on the morning of September 22, 1776. His last words were “I only . . . — — Map (db m124738) HM
Dedicated to the
Defenders of Freedom
...around the world
The Armed Forces of the U.S.A.
this 13th day of May 1968 by
Rear Admiral Francis D. Foley, U.S.N.
Commandant Third Naval District — — Map (db m126549) WM
To commemorate the Battle of Harlem Heights, won by Washington’s troops on this site, September 16, 1776. Erected by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of New York. — — Map (db m223661) HM
Erected by a Liberty loving race of Americans of Magyar origin to Louis Kossuth the Great Champion of Liberty.
rear marker:
Kossuth Monument Committee, Geza D. Berko, President, March 15, 1928. — — Map (db m53994) HM
For many years on March 15th, Hungarian Independence Day has been celebrated on Riverside Drive at the monument to patriot Lajos Kossuth (1802-94). The bronze tableau portrays a vignette of the struggle for Hungarian independence in 1848. . . . — — Map (db m53995) HM
Patriot – Statesman Lawyer – Philanthropist Governor of New York Democratic Nominee for the Presidency 1876 “I trust the people.” — — Map (db m53971) HM
Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974), an Estonian-born architect, believed that architecture should fulfill both practical and aesthetic needs, and he also used architecture to meet the human needs of the communities it served.
Four Freedoms Park: A . . . — — Map (db m204148) HM
In memory of the DC37 members who perished on September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center
The Rev Mychal Judge, chaplain, Local 299
Carlos Lillo, paramedic, Local 2507
Ricardo Quinn, EMS Lieutenant, Local 3621
Chet Louie, OTB betting clerk, . . . — — Map (db m131329) HM
Opposite this tablet in Hudson Street stood the house of Leonard Lispenard In which General George Washington was entertained June 25, 1775 while en route from Philadelphia to Cambridge to Assume Command of the Continental Army. — — Map (db m50722) HM
The monument setting forth in enduring bronze the full text of the immortal charter of American liberty was erected in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
1776 – July 4 – 1926
( inscription . . . — — Map (db m149274) HM
Where Alexander Hamilton, first Secretary of the Treasury, died after his duel with Aaron Burr
July 12, 1804
This historic location holding traditions of the city and the nation, is thus permanently marked by the present owners of this . . . — — Map (db m146810) HM
Thomas Paine
Born—1737
Died—1809
On this site
I believe in one God and no more
All mankind are my brethren
The world is my country
To do good is my religion — — Map (db m22098) HM
Built about 1799 on the site of a Revolutionary fort as the country house of Archibald Gracie, Scottish merchant, this colonial stucture was restored in 1927 under the supervision of the Park Department. From 1921 to 1932 it housed the Museum of The . . . — — Map (db m72650) HM
Erected in 1820 by Thomas and Catherine Kelsey. In 1825 Marquis De Lafayette spent the night in this inn and was reunited with Nicholas Cusick, a Tuscarora Chief, who was his scout during the Revolution and whom he credited with with saving his life. — — Map (db m82099) HM
This is the site of the once famous Hustler's tavern (no longer standing) where legend says the cocktail was invented. This popular establishment was one of Lewiston's original buildings and was the social hub of the community. The owners, Thomas . . . — — Map (db m73169) HM
On June 5, 1825, General Lafayette, abolitionist and human rights advocate, was escorted to Goat Island by Mr. Porter to see the falls. — — Map (db m182076) HM
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
Dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a Pledge
of everlasting Fidelity and . . . — — Map (db m80143) HM
This C-47, also affectionately known as a "Gooney Bird", represents the History and Mission of the 914th Airlift Wing and the 328th Airlift Squadron. It is displayed in the markings of the 3rd Combat Cargo Squadron. The 3rd CCS pioneered Tactical . . . — — Map (db m75928) HM
Col. Stephen Moulton & son
Salmon buried here. Both
Revolutionary War soldiers
taken prisoner by British
at Battle of Long Island 1776 — — Map (db m154119) HM
[Tablet on South Side of Monument]
Here the Battle of Oriskany was fought
On the sixth day of August, A.D. 1777
Here British invasion was checked and thwarted
Here General Nicholas Herkimer, intrepid leader
Of the American forces . . . — — Map (db m32119) HM
Historic New York
Site of The Battle of Oriskany
August 6, 1777
The Battle of Oriskany was one of the bloodiest engagements of the American Revolution. British and Indians here ambushed the Tryon County militia as they were marching to . . . — — Map (db m22747) HM
(Center/Main Marker)
To The Unknown Patriotic Soldiers of Tryon County
Who Under The Leadership Of
Colonel Ebenezer Cox • Colonel Jacob Klock
Colonel Peter Bellinger • Colonel Frederick Visscher
Followed
— Herkimer — . . . — — Map (db m241579) HM WM
40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 for the relief of Fort Stanwix. The Battle of Oriskany Aug. 6, between Herkimer's men and St. Leger with his Indians was the turning point of the Revolution.
At this point,
On August 5, . . . — — Map (db m32452) HM
40 mile route taken by Gen. Herkimer Aug. 3-6, 1777 for the relief of Fort Stanwix. The Battle of Oriskany Aug. 6, between Herkimer's men and St. Leger with his Indians was the turning point of the Revolution.
On August 5, 1777
leading . . . — — Map (db m32430) HM
Utica
An honorable and
Patriotic city from the
Earliest days. Let us keep
Up its high standards –
Except the Lord keep –
The city the watchman
waketh but in vain. Psalm 127
in Memoriam . . . — — Map (db m54241) HM
