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The Bronx is New York City's northernmost borough, New York State's southernmost mainland county and the only part of New York City that is almost entirely on the North American mainland, unlike the other four boroughs that are either islands or located on islands.
1639. Jonas Bronck becomes the Bronx's first European settler. Scandinavian immigrant Bronck came to New York (then New Netherland) in 1639, settling in what's now Mott Haven. He helped broker a peace treaty between the Dutch and Native Americans in 1642, and died in 1643.
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1779-06-16 US General Anthony Wayne captures Stony Point, New York, inflicting heavy losses on the British. Military Leader Anthony Wayne. 1789-01-26 John Odell signs contract for £336 to build St Peter's church in the Bronx. 1805-05-04 Henry C. Overing buys 80 acres of Throggs Neck in the Bronx.
Jun 27, 2024 · Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City, southeastern New York, U.S., coextensive with Bronx county, formed in 1912. The Bronx is the northernmost of the city’s boroughs. It is separated from Manhattan (to the south and west) by the narrow Harlem River and is further bordered by.
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The following is a timeline of the history of the borough of the Bronx in New York City, New York, United States. Prior to the 19th century. Prior to European settlement: The Indian Siwanoy tribe of the Wappinger Confederacy roamed the eastern portion of the area that became the Bronx.
The Bronx. For the world at large, these two words evoke images of the Bronx Zoo, the New York Botanical Garden, the foods of Arthur Avenue and the bombers of Yankee Stadium. Still for others, they conjure up old memories of the “Bronx is Burning” and a dark time in New York City’s history.
Oct 30, 2020 · The Bronx is the borough that is known for having burned; the poorest borough, and the unhealthiest county of New York State and while those are are harsh realities, it doesn’t define us nor is it our end all and be all.
