The Battle of Harlem Heights was fought during the New York and New Jersey campaign of the American Revolutionary War. The action took place on September 16, 1776, in what is now the Morningside Heights area and east into the future Harlem neighborhoods of northwestern Manhattan Island in what is now part of New York City.

Battle Of Harlem Heights / September 16 - 1776 / In Grateful Remembrance Of / The Brave Soldiers / Of New York, New Jersey, / Connecticut, Massachusetts, / Rhode Island, Pennsylvania,/ Maryland And Virginia / Who Under / General George Washington / Fought And Died On This Site / For Liberty / In Their Country's Struggle / Against British Tyranny. /---/ Dedicated By The / Daughters Of The Defenders Of The Republic, U.s.a. / [emblem Of D.d.r.] / Amanda Shaw Hirsch / Founder &amp; President-general / May 16, 1961

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The Battle of Harlem Heights was fought under Washington's command. &nbsp;

Fifth president James Monroe actually fought in the Battle of Harlem Heights under Washington's command.

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