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Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite

Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite is a historic place in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 2012, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 12001008.

Bronx, Bronx County, New YorkListed October 16, 2012NRIS #12001008★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite?

The Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite is the final resting place of David Glasgow Farragut (1801–1870), the first rear admiral, vice admiral, and four-star admiral of the United States Navy. He was best 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.

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Listing details

Name
Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite
City
Bronx
County
Bronx County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
October 16, 2012
NRIS reference number
12001008
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.89217, -73.86586
When was Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite listed on the National Register?

Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 16, 2012.

Where is Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite located?

Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite is located in Bronx, Bronx County, New York at approximately 40.89217, -73.86586. See the map above.

Is Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Farragut, Admiral David Glasgow, Gravesite is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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