National Register of Historic Places

Governors Island

Governors Island is a historic place in New York, New York County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1985, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 85002435.

New York, New York County, New YorkListed February 4, 1985NRIS #85002435★ National Historic Landmark
Photograph of Governors Island
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Governors Island

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Listing details

Name
Governors Island
City
New York
County
New York County
Listed on the National Register
February 4, 1985
NRIS reference number
85002435
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.69182, -74.01599
When was Governors Island listed on the National Register?

Governors Island was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 4, 1985.

Where is Governors Island located?

Governors Island is located in New York, New York County, New York at approximately 40.69182, -74.01599. See the map above.

Is Governors Island a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Governors Island is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.