Historical Marker
Fort Independence Park
Historical marker location:
Bronx, New York
( Marker is at the intersection of Sedgwick Avenue and Giles Place, on the right when traveling north on Sedgwick Avenue.)
New York State was home to several utopian communities in the 19th century, including the Oneida Community in central New York, which practiced communal living and free love, and the Shakers, who were known for their furniture and craftsmanship.