New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Honorable Thomas Addis Emmet
1764-1827
By Larry Gertner, 2017
1. Honorable Thomas Addis Emmet Marker
1764-1827
Irish patriot
An activist for an independent Ireland, Emmet came to America in 1803 and was New York State Attorney General from 1812-1813. He is buried at St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery. His monument features inscriptions in English, Gaelic, and Latin.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 40° 42.664′ N, 74° 0.547′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Fulton Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Saint Paul’s Chapel (here, next to this marker); St. Paul's Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Remains of Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery (a few steps from this marker); Richard Montgomery (within shouting distance of this marker); A Historic Landmark
By Larry Gertner, 2017
2. Honorable Thomas Addis Emmet Memorial
The marker is visible near the front of the monument.
More about this marker. The marker is neat to the monument at the front of the church property.
Also see . . . Thomas Addis Emmet. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
By Larry Gertner, 2017
3. Honorable Thomas Addis Emmet plaque
The plaque duplicates the fading, carved English inscription.
By Larry Gertner, 2017
4. Honorable Thomas Addis Emmet Marker
The plaque duplicates the fading, carved Gaelic and Latin inscriptions.
By Larry Gertner, unknown
5. Honorable Thomas Addis Emmet
"Portrait of Emmet" by Samuel F. B. Morse
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 82 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 26, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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