Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

James Holmes

1753-1832

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019

1. James Holmes Marker

Inscription. First US Consul
in Belfast at
Chichester Quay
opposite here
1796

Erected 2016 by Ulster History Circle.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the UK, Northern Ireland, Ulster History Circle series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1796.

Location. 54° 36.056′ N, 5° 55.388′ W. Marker is in Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is at the intersection of Queen's Square and Princess Street, on the right when traveling east on Queen's Square. This section of Queen's Square is only open to pedestrians and bus traffic. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31 Queen's Square, Belfast, Northern Ireland BT1 3FG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Ireland’s Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon,

and in Belfast.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Custom House Square (a few steps from this marker); Calder Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Trollope (within shouting distance of this marker); Donegall Quay (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert Clock (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Custom House (about 90 meters away); The Quays (about 120 meters away); High Street (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belfast.

Also see . . . Plaque to mark Belfast's first US Consul 220 years ago. (Submitted on January 26, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019

2. James Holmes Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2019

3. James Holmes Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 635 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on June 13, 2019, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.