Tribeca in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Abyssinian 200 1808-2008
The Bicentennial Celebration of The Abyssinian Baptist Church
From 1808-1854, 40 Worth Street was the first location of The Abyssian Baptist Church, the oldest African American Baptist church in New York State.
Erected 2008 by The Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1808.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 43.032′ N, 74° 0.398′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was in Tribeca. Marker could be reached from Worth Street near Church Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 40 Worth Street, New York NY 10013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Headquarters (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 85 Leonard Street (about 500 feet away); Finn Square (about 600 feet away); Barnett Newman Triangle (about 700 feet away); Duane Park (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named Duane Park (about 800 feet away); James Bogardus Viewing Garden (about 800 feet away); Manhattan Sentinels (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on March 15, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photo 1. submitted on January 30, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.