Historical Marker

Fording Place

West Side Of Lake In Bronx River, Opposite Zoological Sec., 1/3 Mi. North · New York · Bronx

New York marker

Inscription

Early crossing of Bronx River, nearby was Bear Swamp, haunt of bears. Site of Sewanoe Indian Village up to 1689.

Location

AddressWest Side Of Lake In Bronx River, Opposite Zoological Sec., 1/3 Mi. North
CityNew York
CountyBronx
StateNew York
Coordinates40.858270, -73.900160

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