Greenwich Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ninth Regiment New York State
Photographed By R. C.
1. Ninth Regiment New York State Marker
Ninth Regiment N.Y.S.M.
83rd New York Volunteers
The headquarters were located here and the organization marched away in defence of the Union-850 strong May 27, 1861-after a service of 3 years in the Army of the Potomac. The return "Home from the War" was with 17 officers and 78 enlisted men on June 11, 1864. It had taken part in 28 battles. Viz: Bull Run (1862), South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor, etc., etc.
"If anyone attempts to haul down the American Flag, shoot him on the spot!"
Erected 1908 by Officers and Veterans of the Regiment.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 40° 44.067′ N, 73° 59.532′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Greenwich Village. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 University Place, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Police Athletic League Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anaïs Nin (about 300 feet away); Frank O'Hara (about 400 feet away); Lincoln Building (about 400 feet
this page online
More about this marker. The plaque is ornamented with seals that are surrounded with the names of military divisions and corps during the years the plaque pays tribute to. The upper left (circle or full moon) lists the years 1862-1863 and names the 1st Corps and 2nd Division. The upper right (a Maltese cross) lists years 1863-1864 and names the 5th Corps and 2nd Division.
Also see . . . 9th Regiment New York State Militia, New York National Guard, Civil War. Read about the dedication of the marker at this link. (Submitted on June 23, 2011, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By R. C.
2. Ninth Regiment New York State Marker
Marker is on the corner of the Amalgamated Lithographers of America Building.
Photographed By R. C.
3. Ninth Regiment New York State Marker on May 1, 1911
The plaque can be seen in this Library of Congress photo of the Annual Socialist and Labor Union Parade on May 1, 1911. It is located to the left of the entrance perpendicular to the main street. It is currently to the right of the entrance way.
The legible portion of the signs being carried show the number "146." This is a reference to number of people killed in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of March 1911.
The legible portion of the signs being carried show the number "146." This is a reference to number of people killed in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of March 1911.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 20, 2011
4. Ninth Regiment New York State Marker
The overhead illumination is a fairly recent addition.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,322 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on September 24, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 4. submitted on June 23, 2011, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
