Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite, New York City

Name: Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite
Address: New York City, United States

#1887 among attractions in New York City

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Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite

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The Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite is the final resting place of David Glasgow Farragut, the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and four-star admiral of the United States Navy. He was most well known for his order to "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead." The granite and marble monument resembling a mast marks not only his burial site, but that of his wife, son and daughter-in-law. It was listed as a National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 2012. It is located in Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, itself a National Historic Landmark. It is the only surviving place of high quality with a direct association to Farragut's life. ()

Built: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 40°53'32"N, 73°51'57"W

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West Bronx (Van Cortlandt Park)New York City United States

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Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Woodlawn Cemetery, Van Cortlandt Park, Mosholu Parkway, Williamsbridge Oval.

0.4 miSW
Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City
11 min walk • Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in New York City and a designated National Historic Landmark. Located south of Woodlawn Heights, Bronx, New York City, it has the character of a rural cemetery.
1.1 miW
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Van Cortlandt Park, New York City
29 min walk • Van Cortlandt Park is a 1,146-acre park located in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. Owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, it is managed with assistance from the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
1.3 miSW
Park
Mosholu Parkway, New York City
34 min walk • Mosholu Parkway is a hybrid freeway-standard parkway and grade-level roadway in the New York City borough of the Bronx, constructed from 1935 to 1937 as part of the roadway network created under Robert Moses.
1.2 miSW
Park
Williamsbridge Oval, New York City
30 min walk • The Williamsbridge Oval is a park located in Norwood, Bronx, New York City. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
1.4 miSW
Tower
Tracey Towers, New York City
36 min walk • Tracey Towers refers to two twin buildings designed by architect Paul Rudolph, located in the Jerome Park neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. They are a predominant feature of the Bronx's mainly flat skyline.
1.3 miSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Valentine–Varian House, New York City
33 min walk • The Valentine–Varian House is a historic house located in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. Built in 1758 by Isaac Valentine, it is the Bronx's second oldest house and oldest remaining farmhouse.
0.7 miE
Church
St. Frances of Rome's Church, New York City
17 min walk • The Church of St. Frances of Rome is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 4307 Barnes Avenue Bronx, New York City. The parish was established in 1898. The architect for the 1967 church was Paul W. Reilly. Its name honors St. Frances of Rome.
0.7 miN
Church
St. Barnabas' Church, New York City
18 min walk • The Church of St. Barnabas is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at Martha Avenue near East 241st Street in Woodlawn Heights, The Bronx, New York City. The parish was established in July 1910 by the Rev. Michael A. Reilly, separated from the Bronx parish of St.
0.4 miE
Street
East 233rd Street, New York City
12 min walk • East 233rd Street is a major thoroughfare in the New York City borough of The Bronx. The road is 3 miles long and stretches from U.S. Route 1 in the Eastchester section of the Bronx to the Major Deegan Expressway in Woodlawn. The road changes names from East 233rd Street to Pinkley Avenue after the eastern terminus, at Boston Road.
0.4 miN
Neighbourhood
Woodlawn Heights, New York City
11 min walk • Woodlawn Heights, also known as Woodlawn, is a predominantly Irish-American working class neighborhood at the very north end of the borough of the Bronx in New York City. It is bounded by McLean Avenue to the north, the Bronx River to the east, Woodlawn Cemetery to the south, and Van Cortlandt Park to the west.
~1780 ftE
Library
Wakefield Library, New York City
9 min walk • The New York Public Library system includes libraries in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island. This page is organized by borough, and alphabetically. The boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens are supported by their own separate library systems.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite?

Nearby attractions include Wakefield Library, New York City (9 min walk), Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City (11 min walk), Woodlawn Heights, New York City (11 min walk), East 233rd Street, New York City (12 min walk).

How to get to Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite by public transport?

The nearest stations to Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite:

Train

Woodlawn (8 min walk)
Williams Bridge (25 min walk)

Metro

225th Street • Lines: 2, 5 (11 min walk)
233rd Street • Lines: 2, 5 (12 min walk)

Bus

Nereid Ave & Edison Ave • Lines: Bx16, Bx39 (29 min walk)
Nereid Avenue & Baychester Avenue • Lines: Bx16 (29 min walk)