Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Omaha Dock
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
1. Omaha Dock Marker
the First United States Army soldiers
who landed in Normandy
during the invasion of France
in World War II
Dedicated by First United States Army
6 June 1964
Erected 1964 by First United States Army.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Man-Made Features • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1964.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 40° 41.427′ N, 74° 0.752′ W. Marker was in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It was on Governors Island. It was on Kimmel Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Barry Road (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dutch and Governors Island (within shouting distance of this marker); The Governors House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Governors House (within shouting distance of this marker); Nolan Park Stabilization (within shouting distance of this marker); Commanding Officers Quarters
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Kimmel Road (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).
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. Omaha Beach. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Omaha Dock Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
3. Marker on Governors Island
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
4. Omaha Dock
This is no longer an active dock.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 20, 2017
5. Omaha Dock marker - missing
Could be vandalism.
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 566 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on May 1, 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 May 1, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
