Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove Marker
This grove of flowering trees is a living memorial dedicated to the tragic events of September 11th, 2001. It is one of five Living Memorial Groves around the City, one in each borough in a park with clear views of downtown Manhattan where the twin towers once stood. All of the groves have trees that flower with white blossoms in the spring. This grove is comprised of trees transplanted from the plaza areas around the World Trade Center that were badly damaged but survived. The trees planted in these groves will provide a lasting reminder of a terrible event, while also creating a gathering space for remembrance and healing.
The maintenance for this memorial grove is funded through 2009 by the Living Memorial Tree Foundation under the Patronage of HSH Prince Albert of Monaco, with the help and support of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, American Forests and The Municipal Arts Society of New York.
Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: 9/11 Attacks • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 2001.
Location.
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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: The Brooklyn Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); New York City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Provost Prison (within shouting distance of this marker); Horace Greeley (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph Pulitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); First Almshouse (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall Park Burial Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pace University (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Living Memorial Grove
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 5, 2019
4. September 11, 2001 Living Memorial Grove
The marker is missing from the Park Row fence across the road. The NYC Parks sign was moved to this location.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 931 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
