New Haven in Oswego County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Audrey Munson

June 18, 2016

1. Audrey Munson Marker

Inscription. 1891-1996. Heralded as world's most famous model in early 20th century. Posed for many sculptures and civic monuments. Buried here.

Erected 2015 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 287.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list.

Location. 43° 28.757′ N, 76° 18.798′ W. Marker is in New Haven, New York, in Oswego County. It is on New York State Route 104, on the right when traveling east. Located in front of New Haven Rural Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4233 NY-104, New Haven NY 13121, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Central New York,

and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area.

It is also in the American Northeast,

on the Great Lakes,

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 also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Shepard Family (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Historic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); M-60A1 Patton Tank (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dempster Grove (approx. 0.6 miles away); Alfred House (approx. 3.7 miles away); Spy Island (approx. 3.9 miles away); Who Are the Park People of Mexico Point Park? (approx. 4.1 miles away); If These Stone Walls Could Talk (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Haven.

Regarding Audrey Munson.

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Famous model and actress Audrey Munson (1891-1996) is interred in this cemetery. She posed for many sculptures and civic monuments in New York City, as well as US coins. During her peak, she was described as "the Most Famous Art Model in the World". She died in obscurity. Her ashes are buried in the cemetery at the foot of her father's grave, lot 1 of block P28.

Audrey Munson Headstone image. Click for full size.

June 18, 2016

2. Audrey Munson Headstone

Audrey Munson image. Click for full size.

3. Audrey Munson

Credits. This page was last revised on April 30, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2019, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. This page has been viewed 471 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2019, by Deryn Pomeroy of Syracuse, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.