The First Line of Defence
This stone
marks the position of
the First Line of Defence
constructed across these
heights and bravely defended by
the American Army
1776
The original plaque at this site was erected by
the Washington Heights Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution
December 29, 1909
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The replacement marker honors the 225th anniversary of The Battle of Harlem Heights
fought on September 16, 1776, during the Revolutionary War.
Marker is on Broadway, in the median.
Courtesy hmdb.org
