Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Governors Island
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Governors Island Marker
In August 1776 island cannons were a key factor in keeping the British Navy out of the East River, allowing General Washington’s army to escape to Manhattan and fight another day.
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Erected by State of New York.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 42.077′ N, 74° 0.7′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on South Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is on the front of the Governors Island Ferry Building. 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. Municipal Ferry Terminal (a few steps from this marker); American Jewish Tercentenary (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Amsterdam Plein: Five (about 600 feet away); New Amsterdam Plein: Three (about 600 feet away); New Amsterdam Plein: Four (about 600 feet away); New Amsterdam Plein : Six (about 600 feet
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More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of “The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail links historic sites that tell the story of New York’s decisive role in America’s fight for independence.”
Also see . . .
1. History of Governors Island. The Trust for Governors Island website. (Submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Governors Island National Monument. National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Governors Island Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Marker in Lower Manhattan
The marker can be seen to the left of the door of the Ferry Building.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. Governors Island Ferry Building
The Governors Island Ferry Building, on which the marker is located, can be seen on the left in the photo. The ferry slip is in the center.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
5. Governors Island
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
6. Cannon on Governors Island
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 10, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
