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PARK FACT:

In 1895, Alexander Chenowith uncovered caves in Inwood Hill Park that had once served as dwellings for early Native Americans, as evidenced by pottery and carbonized food found under beds of ash.

Inwood Hill Park

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Dyckman St, Hudson River, Harlem River S

Manhattan

Directions: Google Maps | MTA Trip Planner

Acres: 196.40

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  • Description: Tablet on natural boulder
  • Materials: Bronze
  • Dedicated: February 2 1954
  • Donor: Peter Minuit Post #1247, American Legion

Please note, the NAME field includes a primary designation as well as alternate namings often in common or popular usage. The DEDICATED field refers to the most recent dedication, most often, but not necessarily the original dedication date. If the monument did not have a formal dedication, the year listed reflects the date of installation.

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