Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Pershing Oak
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. The Pershing Oak Marker
General of the Armies
John J. Pershing
First Commander of the United States First Army
this tree was planted on
the one hundredth anniversary of his birth
13 September 1960
Erected 1960 by Military Order of the World Wars – New York Chapter.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is September 13, 1960.
Location. 40° 41.496′ N, 74° 0.811′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. It can be reached from Carder Road, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on Governors Island, in front of Pershing Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pershing Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Pershing Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Governors House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named The Governors House (about 300 feet away); Carder Road (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named The Governors House
this page online
Also see . . .
1. Governors Island National Monument. National Park Service website. (Submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. John J. Pershing. (Submitted on April 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Marker on Governors Island
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. The Pershing Oak Marker
The marker is seen here at the base of the tree.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. The Pershing Oak
Photographed by Larry Gertner
5. General of the Armies John J. Pershing
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 505 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on April 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on April 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
