West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Sheridan Square Garden
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 18, 2012
1. The Sheridan Square Garden Marker
Created and maintained by the Sheridan Square Triangle Association, Inc., a nonprofit neighborhood group.
This square was named in 1896 for Civil War General Philip Sheridan. The garden was founded in 1982 in cooperation with the Department of Transportation.
( lower plaque )
In Grateful Remembrance of Their Vision and Dedication
Pamela Berdan · Designer
Vera Schneider · Founder
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 40° 43.99′ N, 74° 0.14′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is at the intersection of West 4th Street and Washington Place, on the right when traveling east on West 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10014, 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stonewall Forever (within shouting distance of this marker); Cafι Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Gay Liberation Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Alex Haley (1921-1992) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Stonewall Forever (within shouting distance of this
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Other markers no longer nearby. Christopher Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Christopher Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); General Philip Henry Sheridan (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named General Philip Henry Sheridan (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2008
2. The Sheridan Square Garden
Garden website homepage
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Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 5, 2008
3. Sheridan Square Viewing Garden, NYCP&R Marker
"This Tiny West Village Garden Is Public Space. But You Cant Go In"
New York Times article by Winnie Hu, Oct. 31, 2016
The Viewing Garden is literally that: to be enjoyed from outside the fence.
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New York Times article by Winnie Hu, Oct. 31, 2016
The Viewing Garden is literally that: to be enjoyed from outside the fence.
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4. General Philip Sheridan, USA
The Square's namesake. This photo was taken from "The Photographic History of The Civil War in Ten Volumes: Volume Three, The Decisive Battles." The Review of Reviews Co., New York. 1911. p. 165.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on December 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 5, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
