Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Honorable John Watts
1749-1836
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2018
1. The Honorable John Watts Marker
The Honorable John Watts
1749-1836
Politician and jurist
Watts was a member of the Third United States Congress (1793-1795). He later served as a judge in Westchester County and co-founded the Leake and Watts Orphan House, an organization that continues to provide social services for children and families.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 40° 42.459′ N, 74° 0.722′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker can be reached from Broadway near Wall Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. New York State Society of the Cincinnati (a few steps from this marker); Captain James Lawrence & Lieutenant Augustus C. Ludlow (a few steps from this marker); May 24, 1951 (a few steps from this marker); April 20, 1951 (a few steps from this marker); October 8, 1951 (a few steps from this marker); September 17, 1951 (a few steps from this marker); Philip Hamilton (a few steps from this marker); Alexander Hamilton (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. John Watts
this page online
2. The John Watts Jr. Memorial - Trinity Churchyard. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. John Watts (New York politician). Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2018
2. The Honorable John Watts
The gravesite in the south churchyard
Photographed By Larry Gertner, November 3, 2018
3. The Honorable John Watts Marker
Engravings on the rear of the monument.
Photographed By Charles G. Crehen, artist, unknown
4. John Watts Jr.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 4, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 202 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 4, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on April 13, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
