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Harlem Heights Battlefield Site

Battlefield

The general area of the September 16, 1776 engagement, spanning the rocky, wooded terrain between present-day 120th and 135th Streets near the Hudson River. The battle unfolded across a series of ridges and hollows that no longer exist in recognizable form beneath Columbia University and Riverside Drive, but historical markers indicate the principal action areas.

Visiting Today

Address

Near Riverside Drive and 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

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