Bennett Park (New York City)

Bennett, Sr. passed ownership of the land – which included the site of Fort Washington, from which the Continental Army delayed the advance of British troops in 1776 – to his son, James Gordon Bennett, Jr., who in 1901 allowed the Sons of the American Revolution to erect a marble, bronze and granite stele designed by Charles R. Lamb to commemorate the battle.

[3] Bennett intended to donate the land to the city for use as a park, but died in 1918 without adding that bequest to his will.

In 1928, the site was acquired by the city, and, with additional land, was turned over to the Parks Department.

[6] The schist is part of the bedrock foundation of New York City, which allows the construction of skyscrapers where it lies close to the surface.

[1] Bennett Park hosts a variety of events, such as the Revolutionary War Reenactment, which Redcoats and George Washington's army actors converge and fight in the park, reenacting the battle of Fort Washington.