Ward's Point is the southernmost point in the U.S. state of New York and lies within Tottenville, Staten Island, New York City. It is located at the mouth of Arthur Kill, across from Perth Amboy, New Jersey, at the head of Raritan Bay. The site is part of modern-day Conference House Park.
New York City Parks Department "South Pole" marker at Ward's Point
Skeletons of three warriors pierced by arrows uncovered at Burial Ridge.
Bones pierced by arrowheads from skeletons unearthed at Burial Ridge.
Tottenville, Staten Island
Tottenville is a neighborhood on the South Shore of Staten Island, New York City. It is the southernmost neighborhood and settlement in both New York City and New York State, as well as the westernmost neighborhood in New York City. Tottenville is bounded on three sides by water: the south side abuts the New York Bight while the west and north sides are bordered by the Arthur Kill. Nassau Place, Bethel Avenue and Page Avenue form the neighborhood's eastern border.
Welcome To Tottenville sign
The neighborhood of Tottenville in Staten Island is shown highlighted in orange
A view of Arthur Kill, the waterway between Staten Island and the New Jersey mainland; the Outerbridge Crossing is in the background
88 Bentley Street in August 2006
