Two Bridges in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ancient Order of Hibernians
1836 - 1936
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 2006
1. Ancient Order of Hibernians Markers
1836 1936
Friendship Unity and Christian Charity
Near this Church of St. James in 1836 the first division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America was organized by authority of a charter sent from Ireland by the Venerable Board of Erin
This tablet is reverently dedicated in connection with the one hundredth anniversary of the organization of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America as a tribute to those dauntless Catholic Irishmen who penniless and alone in a strange land founded the Ancient Order of Hibernians in America to be a bulwark to faith and fatherland, a protector of the weak and friendless and a defender of American democracy
“All, all are gone, but still lives on
the fame of those that died.
All true men, like you men
remember them with pride”
John E. Fenton of Massachusetts, National President
John J. Walsh, State President of the State of New York
Thomas Rodgers, County President, New York County
Centennial Committee
William T. Collins, Chairman Edward J. McCullen, Secretary
This tablet erected May 3rd 1936
Ancillary plaque: St. James Church, scheduled to be torn down in 1986, was saved by a citizens group spearheaded by the A.O.H. in celebration of the A.O.H.s 150th birthday on May 4, 1986, a Mass in Gaelic and a street festival were held and the street was renamed Ancient Order of Hibernians Place.
Rev. K. OBrien, Pastor
F. Bierne, AOH Chariman
Erected 1936 by Ancient order of Hibernians.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is May 3, 1936.
Location. 40° 42.733′ N, 73° 59.921′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Two Bridges. It is on James Street when
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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: Padre Felix Varela Morales (here, next to this marker); St. James' Church (here, next to this marker); PFC Frank Vallone, USMC (a few steps from this marker); Hall of St. James School (within shouting distance of this marker); Alfred E. Smith House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. James Square (within shouting distance of this marker); First Shearith Israel Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First Jewish Cemetery in the United States (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map
Photographed by Larry Gertner, 1999
2. St. James' Church
The markers are at the left entrance door.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 24 times this year. Last updated on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
