Westchester Creek

Looking east across the Creek

Westchester Creek (also known as Frenchman's Creek) is a tidal inlet of the East River located in the south eastern portion of The Bronx in New York City. It is 2.1 miles (3.39 km) in length. Pugsley's Creek is a right bank tributary of Westchester Creek. Ferry Point Park is on the east bank.[1]

The first permanent European settlement in The Bronx, the town of Westchester, was established in 1654, by Thomas Pell and 15-20 settlers at the head of navigation of Westchester Creek.[2] Westchester Creek can be seen on the Hutchinson River Parkway near exit 1. The Bruckner Interchange straddles the creek.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Kadinsky, Sergey (2016) Hidden Waters of New York City Countryman Press. Pp. 70-71 ISBN 978-1-58157-355-8
  2. ↑ Bronx County Historical Society - Bronx Chronology

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Coordinates: 40°49′24″N 73°50′24″W / 40.82333°N 73.84000°W / 40.82333; -73.84000


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