This pre-Revolutionary homestead is in three distinct sections, each representing a different period. The earliest was erected in 1730, the central portion in 1776, and the third in 1832.

Originally built by Johannes De Groot, the house passed to the Pelton family in 1811. In this house General Courtlandt Skinner, in command of the British forces occupying Staten Island was quartered, and here for a time Major John Andre was billeted.

H.R.H. Prince William Henry, later King William IV, was entertained here by General Skinner. A British Man-of-War, the “Asia” fired into this house from the Kill Von Kull, during the American Revolution, dislodging the Americans. During the Civil War, General Alfred Napoleon Duffie, a French Count, dwelt here and enlisted in the service of the United States, serving throughout the war.

Rockwell Kent, the noted American artist, occupied part of the house for a time.

Erected by the Committee on Historical Marking

Richmond Borough George Washington Bi-Centennial Commission

September 17, 1932.

Marker is on Richmond Terrace, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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