Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York Stock Exchange
Landmarks of New York
This central market place for the purchase and sale of securities was founded in 1792 by merchants who met daily beneath a buttonwood tree that grew nearby. Completed in 1903 from designs by George B. Post, sculptors of Pediment Group were J.Q.A. Ward and Paul W. Bartlett.
Erected by New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.
Location. 40° 42.403′ N, 74° 0.667′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Broad Street south of Wall Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Latin School of New Amsterdam (a few steps from this marker); Fearless Girl (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named New York Stock Exchange (a few steps from this marker); Let Freedom Ring (within shouting distance of this marker); J.P. Morgan Building (within shouting distance of this marker); J. P. Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); Wall Street Palisade (within shouting distance of this marker); 1 Wall Street / 14 Wall Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . The Lost New York Stock Exchange Bldg - 10 Broad Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry on the previous building. (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 September 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 448 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.