South Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Judson Memorial Church
Landmarks of New York
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Judson Memorial Church Marker
Constructed in 1892, this Baptist Church, named in memory of Adoniram Judson, was designed in a Greco-Romanesque style by McKim, Mead and White, with stained glass windows by John La Farge and a baptistry executed by Herbert Adams from plans of St. Gaudens. Dr. Judson was one of the first American missionaries sent to foreign lands when appointed to Burma in 1811. His son, Edward Judson, placed in the cornerstone a copy of his father’s Burmese translation of the Bible.
Erected 1963 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 40° 43.821′ N, 73° 59.907′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in South Village. Marker is at the intersection of W 4th Street and Thompson Street, on the right when traveling east on W 4th Street. Marker is located on the façade of Judson Memorial Church, across the street from Washington Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Washington Square South, New York NY 10012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Judson Church Offices and Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 85 West Third Street (Originally Amity Street) (within shouting distance of this marker);
this page online
Also see . . .
1. History of Judson Memorial Church. Church website (Submitted on June 26, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
2. The 1893 Judson Memorial -- Washington Square. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on February 26, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Judson Memorial Church Marker
The marker is seen here to the left of the front door of the church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Judson Memorial Church
Internet Archive
4. Adoniram Judson
from Eminent Americans by John Benson Lossing, 1857.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 679 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on June 25, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
