Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
William Bradford
1663-1752
— Printer and publisher —
In 1693 Bradford was appointed the Royal printer for the New York Colony. He printed the first American Book of Common prayer in 1710 and founded and printed new York’s first newspaper, the New York Gazette, in 1725.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1693.
Location. 40° 42.486′ N, 74° 0.713′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker can be reached from Broadway. The marker is in the northern graveyard of Trinity Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Richard Churcher (a few steps from this marker); Charlotte Temple (a few steps from this marker); Francis Lewis, 1713 - 1803 (a few steps from this marker); Queen Elizabeth II (within shouting distance of this marker); Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); April 7, 1952 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Astor Cross (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . . William Bradford (printer, born 1663). Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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