Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Independence Flagstaff
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 28, 2008
1. Declaration of Independence Monument
The monument setting forth in enduring bronze the full text of the immortal charter of American liberty was erected in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
1776 – July 4 – 1926
( inscription encircling the bronzework )
“How little do my countrymen know what precious blessings they are in possession of and which no other people on earth enjoy” Thomas Jefferson
Erected 1930.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1776.
Location. 40° 44.16′ N, 73° 59.418′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. It is on Union Square East near East 16th Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Union Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10003, 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: A different marker also named Abraham Lincoln Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Other markers no longer nearby. Abraham Lincoln Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); George Washington Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named George Washington Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. The Independence Flagpole - Union Square. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on May 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Independence Flagstaff.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2008
2. Independence Flagstaff
The text of the Declaration of Independence
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2008
3. Independence Flagstaff
The bronze frieze, right.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2008
4. Independence Flagstaff
The bronze frieze, rear.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, April 5, 2008
5. Independence Flagstaff
The bronze frieze, left.
Photographed by Larry Gertner
6. The Independence Flagstaff
Photographed by Larry Gertner, June 2, 2016
7. Union Square at East 14th Street
The top of the flagpole is visible middle-right.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 529 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 7. submitted on May 14, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
