Pell Estate
Inscription
Thomas Pell of Fairfield, Conn., under tree known as Treaty Oak, bought Pelham Manor from the sachems Annhoock and Maminepoe
Location
Sources
More markers in Bronx
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.