Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Union Square Park
National Historic Landmark
Photographed by R. C., May 10, 2008
1. Union Square Park Marker
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Here workers exercised their rights to free speech and assembly and on September 5, 1882, observed the first Labor Day.
Erected 1997.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Labor Unions • Landmarks • Notable Events • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1780.
Location. 40° 44.121′ N, 73° 59.445′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. It is on Union Square Park Main Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10001, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: George Washington (here, next to this marker); Union Square History (within shouting distance of this marker); New York City Garment Workers (within shouting distance of this marker); Mohandas K. Gandhi (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Flagstaff (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lincoln Building (about 300 feet away); Union Square Savings Bank (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. George Washington Statue (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named George Washington Statue (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by R. C.
2. Union Square Park
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
3. Union Square Park
From the south end of the park.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 3,002 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 12, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 3. submitted on September 24, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
