Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Madison Avenue Centennial
1836 1936
from the Virginia estate
of
former President James Madison
presented to the City of New York
by the
Fifth Avenue Association, Inc.
to commemorate the first centennial
of the opening of Madison Avenue.
Erected 1936 by Fifth Avenue Association, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison series list.
Location. 40° 44.519′ N, 73° 59.26′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. Marker can be reached from Madison Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the east side of Madison Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Metropolitan Life Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Caring for Your Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (within shouting distance of this marker); David Glasgow Farragut (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Let It Grow! (about 300 feet away); To Our Heroes (about 300 feet away); Eternal Light Flagstaff (about 300 feet away); Metropolitan Life Tower (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . Madison Square Park / James Madison Tree Marker. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 511 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.