Bronx

18 historical markers in New York

City Island

New York, NY

Pearl Of The Sound, was so called, because it was planned to outstrip New York City.

Drake Park

New York, NY

Contains grave of Joseph Rodman Drake, poet, author of "The Culprit Fay", "Ode To The American Flag", and "Bronx.

Fording Place

New York, NY

Early crossing of Bronx River, nearby was Bear Swamp, haunt of bears.

Fort Independence

New York, NY

One of a chain of forts built in 1776 by Americans to command the valley below.

Glover's Rock

New York, NY

In Battle of Pell's Point, Col. Glover and 550 men, held British long enough for Washington's army to escape to White Plains.

Hunter's Island

New York, NY

Contains the Hunter-Iselin Mansion; Ogden Mansion on Twin Island; Indian Name Laapawachking, - "Place Of Stringing Beads".

Jonas Bronck

New York, NY

First settler in the Bronx, 1639, built house east of this park, where was signed treaty between Dutch and Weckquaeskeek Indians, 1642.

Lydig's Mill

New York, NY

Built in 18th century, stood here.

Macombs Dam

New York, NY

Bridge is on site of Old Dam which made pond of Harlem River.

Old Indian Path

New York, NY

Later known as the Split Rock Road many of erected by the Park Dept, City Of New York, October 18, 1938.

Parade Ground

New York, NY

Here was the bouwerie or farm of Adrian Van Der Donck, secured by purchase from Indians and grant by Governor Kieft, 1650.

Pell Estate

New York, NY

Thomas Pell of Fairfield, Conn.

Split Rock

New York, NY

Near here was home of Anne Hutchinson, who settled in 1642.

St. Ann's Shrine

New York, NY

Here rests Lewis Morris, "Signer" Declaration of Independence; Gouverneur Morris, "Penman" Constitution Of U.S.A.; Judge R.H. Morris,...

Throgg's Neck

New York, NY

Named For Throckmorton, who settled here in 1642.

Van Cortlandt Mill

New York, NY

Site of grist and saw mill of Van Cortlandt family.

Van Der Donck

New York, NY

Adrian Van Der Donck, first settler here, 1650 built house, later burned by Indians.

Vault Hill

New York, NY

Burial vault of the Van Cortlandt family, where Augustus Van Cortlandt, City Clerk, hid New York records during Revolution.

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