West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
St. Joseph’s Church
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 27, 2015
1. St. Joseph’s Church Marker
This Roman Catholic Church, one of the oldest in the city, was organized in 1829 and completed in a Greek Revival style in 1833. An early rector was John McCloskey who became the first American cardinal
Erected 1960 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1833.
Location. 40° 43.954′ N, 74° 0.033′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is at the intersection of Sixth Avenue and Washington Place, on the right when traveling south on Sixth Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 371 6th Ave, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named St. Joseph’s Church (here, next to this marker); Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Greenwich Village Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Willa Cather 1873-1947 / Richard Wright 1908-1960 (within shouting distance of this marker); Edwin Arlington Robinson (within shouting distance of this marker); 80 Washington Place (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Frances Perkins (about 300 feet away); Lorraine Vivian Hansberry (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Regarding St. Joseph’s Church. The building is listed in the “American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition”.
Also see . . .
1. Church of St. Joseph in Greenwich Village, Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on December 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Greek Revival 1834 St. Joseph's Church. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 27, 2015
2. St. Joseph’s Church
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 31, 2008
3. Casserly Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 41 times this year. Last updated on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
