West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Joseph’s Church
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 27, 2015
1. St. Joseph’s Church Marker
This Roman Catholic Church, one of the oldest in the city, was organized in 1829 and completed in a Greek Revival style in 1833. An early rector was John McCloskey who became the first American cardinal
Plaque erected in 1960 by
The New York Community Trust
Erected 1960 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 40° 43.954′ N, 74° 0.033′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. Marker is at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Washington Place, on the right when traveling south on Sixth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 371 6th Ave, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Willa Cather and Richard Wright (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin Arlington Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); 80 Washington Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (about 300 feet away); Lambert Suydam House & Suydam Row (about 400 feet away); Café Society (about 400 feet
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Regarding St. Joseph’s Church. The building is listed in the “American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition”.
Also see . . .
1. Church of St. Joseph in Greenwich Village, Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on December 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Greek Revival 1834 St. Joseph's Church. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 27, 2015
2. St. Joseph’s Church
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 27, 2015
3. St. Joseph’s Church Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 31, 2008
4. Casserly Hall Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, March 27, 2015
5. Parish WWII Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
