Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. William James MacNeven
1763-1841
| | Supervisor of Hospitals for New York City | |
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2017
1. Dr. William James MacNeven Marker
An Irish Patriot, MacNeven came to America in 1805. He was instrumental in staving off cholera and smallpox epidemics in New York City. He is buried on the Riker Farm in Astoria, Queens. His monument stands 35-feet high and features inscriptions in English, Gaelic, and Latin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 40° 42.681′ N, 74° 0.531′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Vesey Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. The marker is alongside the doctor's monument. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, 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: October 3, 1979 (here, next to this marker); A Historic Landmark (here, next to this marker); October 19, 1977 (here, next to this marker); August 15, 1984 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named St. Paul's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Richard Montgomery (a few steps from this marker); Remains of Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery
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Another marker is no longer nearby. St. Pauls Chapel (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . William James MacNeven. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 2017
2. Dr. William James MacNeven gravesite and monument
Photographed by Larry Gertner
3. Dr. William James MacNeven
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 622 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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