Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Thomas Russell
1767 - 1803
'the Man from
God knows where'
Librarian
1794-1796
Erected 2009 by Ulster History Circle.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the UK, Northern Ireland, Ulster History Circle series list.
Location. 54° 35.842′ N, 5° 55.902′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Marker is at the intersection of Donegall Square North (Northern Ireland Route A1) and Donegall Square West, on the left when traveling east on Donegall Square North. Marker is on the Linen Hall Library's south elevation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17 Donegall Square North, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 5GB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Donegall Square North (a few steps from this marker); Thomas Carnduff (a few steps from this marker); Sir Daniel Dixon Bart [Baronet] (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Donegall Square North (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Belfast City Hall (about 90 meters away); Korean War Memorial (about 90 meters away); Welcome to the City Centre (about 90 meters away); James Joseph Magennis (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Russell Bio. (Submitted on May 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Linen Hall Library. (Submitted on May 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Thomas Russell Bio at Ulster History Circle. (Submitted on May 23, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.