Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Padre Felix Varela Morales
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
1. Padre Felix Varela Morales Marker
Padre Felix Varela Morales
Born Havana, Cuba Nov. 20, 1788
Died St. Augustine, Fl. Feb. 25, 1853
Seminal thinker of Cuban liberty, priest, educator, philosopher, orator and author, defender of human and civil rights in Cuba and in the United States, father to needy Irish immigrants, promoter of Catholic education and of harmony between Catholics and Protestants, pioneer of Catholic journalism in North America, forerunner in the field of social welfare, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of New York 1829 – 1853
Founder of this parish 1827
Fundador de la nacionalidad Cubana, presbitero, educador, filosofo, orador y escritor, defensor de los derechos humanos y civiles en Cuba y en los Estados Unidos, padre de los desamparados Inmigrantes Irlandeses, promotor de la education Catholica y la convivencia entre Catholicos y Protestantes, pionero del periodismo Catholico en Norte-America, precursor en el campo del bienestar social, Vicario General de la Arguidiocesis de Nueva York 1829-1853, fundador de esta parroquia 1827.
This plaque commemorates the 200th anniversary of his birth, New York November 20, 1988
The Felix Varela Foundation
Founder: Very Rev. Msgr. Raul Del Valle, P.A.
Union de Cubanos en el Exile
Founder: Most Rev. Eduardo Boza Masvidal, D.D.
Erected
this page online
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Civil Rights • Hispanic Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is November 20, 1988.
Location. 40° 42.733′ N, 73° 59.92′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. Marker is on James Street, on the left 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ancient Order of Hibernians (here, next to this marker); St. James' Church (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 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.
More about this marker. This marker is an exact duplicate of the one at The Church of the Transfiguration, 25 Mott Street.
Also see . . . Félix Varela. Wikipedia
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 1999
2. St. James' Church
This marker is to the left of the furthest door.
Photographed By Usps, 1997
3. Padre Felix Varela Morales
US postage stamp.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
