Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Makemie
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Francis Makemie Marker
Near this site in 1707 Francis Makemie, a native of Ireland and Father of American Presbyterianism, challenged the edict of Lord Cornbury, Governor of the colony, forbidding him from preaching here. The services he conducted in William Jackson’s home resulted in his being indicted for preaching a “Pernicious Doctrine.” His spirited court appearance resulted in his acquittal. It was the first great victory here for religious liberty.
July 27, 1982
Erected 1982 by Irish Institute of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1982.
Location. 40° 42.313′ N, 74° 0.819′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Broadway, in the median. Marker is located at Bowling Green. 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. Evacuation Day (a few steps from this marker); September 10, 1926 (a few steps from this marker); June 13, 1927 (a few steps from this marker); June 23, 1926 (a few steps from this marker); Peregrine Falcons in New York City
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Francis Makemie. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on March 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Francis Makemie. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Francis Makemie Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Marker at Bowling Green
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. Bowling Green Fountain
The marker is located just north of this fountain.
From Mail.cotyroneireland.com, unknown
5. Francis Makemie
Republic of Ireland postage stamp.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 959 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
