Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On this site in Federal Hall
April 30, 1789 George Washington took the Oath as the First President of the United States of America.
Front of Monument:
Born February 22, 1732
Westmorland Co. Virginia U.S.A.
Side of Monument:
Erected 1883 by New York State Chamber of Commerce.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1789.
Location. 40° 42.427′ N, 74° 0.626′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Wall Street and Broad Street, on the left when traveling east on Wall Street. Marker is in front of Federal Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Wall Street, New York NY 10005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wall Street Palisade (a few steps from this marker); Ohio Company of Associates (a few steps from this marker); J.P. Morgan Building (a few steps from this marker); J. P. Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); 1 Wall Street / 14 Wall Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Hall National Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Federal Hall National Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Let Freedom Ring (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Federal Hall. National Park Service website. (Submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Federal Hall. Earliest Continental Congress; Washington Inauguration; Home of the Bill of Rights. New York Freedom Trail website. (Submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. Wikipedia Entry. “Upon his arrival at Federal Hall, Washington was formally introduced to the House and Senate in the then Senate chamber, after which already sworn-in Vice President John Adams announced it time for the inauguration. Washington moved to the second-floor balcony where he took the presidential oath of office, administered by Chancellor of New York Robert Livingston in view of throngs of people gathered on the streets. The Bible used in the ceremony was from St. John’s Masonic Lodge No.1, and in haste it was randomly opened to Genesis 49:13. Livingston shouted ‘Long live George Washington, President of the United States!’ to the crowd, which was replied to with cheers and a 13 gun salute.” (Submitted on April 29, 2012.)
4. The 1842 Federal Hall National Memorial. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
5. The 1882 George Washington Statue - Federal Hall. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 4,795 times since then and 73 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week April 29, 2012. Photos: 1. submitted on November 14, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on April 29, 2012. 10. submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.