What is recorded here
The public map records this plaque for Washington Irving. Its recorded inscription reads: Washington Irving, 1783 - 1859, American writer, lived here.
Washington Irving, 1783-1859, was an influential American writer and diplomat, best known for works like "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," which helped shape American literature and folklore.
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