dewitt clinton

     

A genus of herbs was named for this ex-governor Clinton, not Bill

Trivia about dewitt clinton

  • This sponsor of the Erie Canal served as NYC mayor prior to becoming governor of N.Y. in 1817
  • During George Clinton's last term as New York governor, this nephew became mayor of New York City
  • Castle Clinton National Monument was originally a fort renamed in 1815 for this New York City mayor
  • Ralph Lauren & James Baldwin are alumni of the NYC high school named for this Erie Canal builder
  • Between 1797 & 1828, he held every major elective office in N.Y.: assemblyman, senator, mayor of NYC, lt. gov. & gov.

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