Central Park West Historic District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Shakespeare
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
1. William Shakespeare Marker
April 23 1864
The three hundredth anniversary of the birth of Shakespeare
Erected 1864 by Citizens of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical date for this entry is April 23, 1864.
Location. 40° 46.189′ N, 73° 58.343′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Central Park West Historic District. It can be reached from The Mall. The marker is in Central Park at the part of The Mall known as Literary Walk. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named William Shakespeare (a few steps from this marker); Columbus (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir Walter Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert Burns (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to the Dene Slope (within shouting distance of this marker); Women's Rights Pioneers (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); William John Liebig (about 400 feet away); Balto (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Robert Burns Statue
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Also see . . . Central Park / William Shakespeare. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
2. "William Shakespeare"
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 1, 2015
3. The start of Literary Walk
Literary Walk is lined with statues of famous writers.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 319 times since then and 15 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 13, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on September 14, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
