Was the northern end of Manhattan ever "attached" to the mainland (Bronx) of America?

Question

I believe the north end of Manhattan was separated from the mainland of the U.S. in the 1800's by a canal which extended the Harlem River to the Hudson River.Thanks forany comments.

Answer 1

This might be why you are confused about that:

"It also includes some smaller islands, including Roosevelt Island (formerly Welfare Island, and even earlier Blackwell's Island), U Thant Island (officially known as Belmont Island), and a small portion of the North American mainland (Marble Hill) contiguous with The Bronx. Marble Hill was originally part of Manhattan Island; but the Harlem River Ship Canal, dug in the late 19th century to improve navigation on the Harlem River, separated it from the remainder of Manhattan, and eventually the part of the original Harlem River channel separating Marble Hill from the Bronx was filled in. "

Hope that clarifies things for you.

Answer 2

Nope, no canal. Remember that the Indians sold the island to the europeans back in the 1600's. Did you know that the tip of the bronx, the lower part of Marble Hill is actually a part of manhattan