This is a list of places in the United States named for DeWitt Clinton: Jump to: navigation, search DeWitt Clinton Clinton Memorial at Green-Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn NY DeWitt Clinton (March 2, 1769 â February 11, 1828) was an early American politician. ...
DeWittClinton was a member of the New York state legislature from 1797 until 1802.
Clinton was able to accomplish many things as a leader in civic and state affairs such as improving the New York public school system, encouraging steam navigation and modifying the laws governing criminals and debtors.
Clinton died at the age of 59 and was interred in the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.