Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Watson House
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
1. Watson House Marker
This structure, now the Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, was designed by John McComb in Federal style and built about 1800 when many other mansions occupied this then fashionable thoroughfare. Of particular architectural interest is its colonnade that curves with the line of the street.
Erected 1958 by New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 40° 42.15′ N, 74° 0.82′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is at the intersection of State Street and Adm George Dewey Street, on the right when traveling west on State Street. Marker is located across the street from Battery Park and the Whitehall Ferry Terminal. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 State Street, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast 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 12 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Home of Elizabeth Ann Seton (here, next to this marker); John Wolfe Ambrose (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: Nine (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: Eight (within shouting distance of this marker); New Amsterdam Plein: Seven
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Other markers no longer nearby. New York Unearthed / The Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named New York Unearthed / The Shrine of Elizabeth Ann Seton (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Watson House / Our Lady of the Rosary Church and the National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Anne Seton
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
2. Watson House
The Watson House Marker is located below the window near the stair railing on the right of the photo. The curve of the colonnade can be seen to the right.
Also see . . .
1. 7 State Street - The James B. Watson / Elizabeth Seton House. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on February 22, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Biography of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Emmitsburg Area Historical Society. (Submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
3. Mother Seton's Chapel
The marker for the home of Elizabeth Ann Seton is seen at the foot of the railing at the left of the photo. Mother Seton was the first American born saint.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
4. Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
5. Aerial View of the Watson House
This photo of the Watson House from above provides a good look at how the house was built to follow the curve of State Street.
Photographed by R. C.
6. Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,228 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 23, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on June 24, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on July 27, 2009, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas.
