West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Weehawken Street
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 16, 2009
1. Weehawken Street Marker
In 1834, Greenwich Villages shortest street was cut out of Newgate Prison to form a market square with Christopher St. and what is W. 10th St. today. This Weehawken market flourished briefly; it was shut down in 1844, supplanted by the Jefferson Market, located at what is now Christopher Street and the Avenue of the Americas.
By 1849, private owners had taken over Weehawken Street.
One of these owners was George F. Munson, a builder of boats. His wood-frame house, #6 Weehawken (now known as 392 West Street) with its remarkable external staircase, is the only one of the original houses still standing.
Plaque made possible by a donation from the Far West 10th Street Block Association to the Greenwich Village Community Task Force
Part of the community supported Greenwich Village Waterfront Historic District
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.
Location. 40° 43.987′ N, 74° 0.584′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is at the intersection of Weehawken Street
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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: 304 West 10th Street (a few steps from this marker); Weehawken Street Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Point Thank You (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Archive (about 600 feet away); 134 Charles Street (about 600 feet away); Greenwich Village Historic District Extension (about 700 feet away); Greenwich Village Historic District (about 800 feet away); Boyhood Home of Bret Harte (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 16, 2009
2. Weehawken Street
Looking south from West 10th Street. The marker is barely visible to the right near the fire escape ladder on the Weehawken Street face of 310 West 10th Street.
Also see . . .
1. 392-393 West Street AKA 6 Weehawken Street at the Daytonian in Manhattan blog. (Submitted on December 28, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. An Improbable Site for Music History --The 1908 Thomas Lynch Stable - 9-11 Weehawken Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on August 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 16, 2009
3. 6 Weehawken Street
The external stairway mentioned is clearly visible.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 28, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
