Andre, Maj. John, Monument
Also known as: Site of Major John Andre's Hanging and Burial
Why it's listed
A gray Maine granite monument stands in the middle of Andre Hill in Tappan, New York, within a roughly 31-foot circular plot ringed by an ornate wrought iron fence. It marks where British Major John Andre was hanged as a spy on October 2, 1780, after his role in Benedict Arnold's plot to surrender West Point, and where he was buried until his remains were moved to Westminster Abbey in 1821. Cyrus W. Field paid for the monument, which Taseman & Company of Nyack built and which was unveiled in 1879. Its inscription was written by Arthur Penrhyn Stanley, Dean of Westminster. The monument drew repeated vandalism, including an 1885 attack that toppled it and destroyed its base. The American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society bought the site in 1905, reset the monument and added a brass plaque. The site is significant for its link to Andre's death and for what it shows about Anglo-American relations.
Significance in brief: The site is tied directly to Andre's execution and burial during the Revolutionary War, and to the 1821 removal of his remains to Westminster Abbey. It also illustrates 19th-century Anglo-American relations and local identity, shown by the 1879 commemorative monument and repeated vandalism. It is treated as a commemorative property.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 06001001, listed November 8, 2006. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 42 Andre Hill, Tappan |
|---|---|
| County | Rockland County |
| Listed | November 8, 2006 |
| Reference number | 06001001 |
| Resource type | Site |
| Period of significance | 1780-1905 |
| Architect / builder | Taseman & Company; Olmstead, B.S. |
| Criteria |
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| Areas of significance | Social History, Military |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Monument stands in a fenced circular plot with some corner damage and chips; the iron fence was recently repaired after vehicle damage. |
| Acreage | 0.9 |
| Coordinates | 41.02161, -73.95486 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 06001001.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- Wikipedia article (used for cross-checking only; text not reproduced here)
- Wikidata Q6738105
- This listing as JSON
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