Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pershing Hall
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Pershing Hall Marker
John J. Pershing
General of the Armies
First Commander of
the United States First Army
August 10, 1918
Erected 1954.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1918.
Location. 40° 41.496′ N, 74° 0.829′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Marker is on Carder Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on Governors Island. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Pershing Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Pershing Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The New York Arsenal (within shouting distance of this marker); Carder Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Governor’s House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Governor’s House (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Governors House (about 300 feet away); The Dutch and Governors Island (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. John J. Pershing (Wikipedia)
this page online
2. Governors Island National Monument. National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Pershing Hall Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2009
3. Pershing Hall
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 2009
4. Appomattox
Part of the Tom Loftin Johnson WPA mural within the hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 382 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
