Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

St. James' Church

Landmarks of New York

Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 2006

1. St. James' Church Marker

Inscription. This parish, organized in 1836, occupies one of the oldest Roman Catholic houses of worship in Manhattan. Designed in the Greek Revival style, probably by Minard Lafever, the church was dedicated in 1837. Alfred E. Smith served here as an altar boy.

Erected 1962 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.

Location. 40° 42.733′ N, 73° 59.919′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. It is on James Street when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 32 James Street, New York NY 10038, 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: Padre Felix Varela Morales (here, next to this marker); Ancient Order of Hibernians (here, next to this marker); PFC Frank Vallone, USMC (a few steps from this marker); Hall of St. James’ School (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred E. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Square (within shouting distance of this marker); First Shearith Israel Cemetery (about 300

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feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Jewish Cemetery in the United States (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . The 1836 St. James Church -- 32 James Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

St. James' Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, 1999

2. St. James' Church

This marker is to the right of the furthest door.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 2006

3. St. James' Church Marker

This marker is on the church fence.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 435 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.