Theater District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Father Duffy Memorial
— Duffy Square —
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 15, 2012
1. Monument to Father Duffy, south face - in Duffy Square
[Inscription, south face of monument pedestal:]
[Inscription, north face of monument:]
Francis P. Duffy
May 2, 1871 - June 26, 1932
Catholic Priest
Chaplain 165th U.S. Infantry
Old 69th N.Y.
A Life of Service for God and Country
Spanish American War
New York National Guard
Mexican Border
World War
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Conspicuous Service Cross
Legion D’Honneur
Croix De Guerre
Erected 1937 by Father Duffy Memorial Committee - Works Progress Administration.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Military • War, Spanish-American • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1871.
Location. 40° 45.543′ N, 73° 59.1′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Theater District. Marker is on Broadway south of W. 47th Street. The Memorial is at the south end of Duffy Square which is between Broadway and 7th Avenue, south of
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Duffy Square (here, next to this marker); Former School of Performing Arts (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel J. Friedman (about 700 feet away); Schubert Alley (about 700 feet away); Stage Door Canteen (about 700 feet away); John Golden (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battalion 9 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birthplace of Eugene O'Neill (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Francis P. Duffy. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on November 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Father Duffy Square. (Submitted on November 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. The Fighting 69th [film, 1940]. featuring Pat O'Brien in the role of Father Duffy (Submitted on November 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
4. The Father Francis P. Duffy Statue -- Times Square. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Duffy Square; "Fighting 69th"; 42nd ID; "Rainbow Division"; Times Square; New York Theater
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 15, 2012
2. Monument to Father Duffy, north face
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 15, 2012
3. Pedestrian traffic in Duffy Square - view from monument, looking south,
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, September 15, 2012
4. Father Duffy's Monument - Charles Keck, sculptor
Photographed By U.S. Army Signal Corps, circa 1918
5. Chaplain Duffy, WWI
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 935 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 19, 2012, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
