Midtown South in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rev. Francis Duffy
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 21, 2020
1. Rev. Francis Duffy plaque
In memory of
Rev. Francis Duffy
Pastor of Holy Cross Church
1921-1932
Chaplain “Fighting 69th” World War I
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Religion & Religious Structures • War, World I. A significant day of the year for for this entry is May 31.
Location. 40° 45.484′ N, 73° 59.478′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown South. It is on West 42nd Street west of Eighth Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 329 West 42nd Street, New York NY 10036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); McCaffrey Playground (about 300 feet away); The Times Square (about 700 feet away); The Empire Theater (about 700 feet away); Arthur N. Schwebel (about 700 feet away); Henry Claman (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Times Square (about 700 feet away); John Golden (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. Francis P. Duffy. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on October 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Father Duffy - Why Was He So Beloved?. Roads to
this page online
3. The Church of the Holy Cross - 333 West 42nd Street. Daytonian in Manhattan entry (Submitted on October 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 21, 2020
2. Holy Cross Church
The marker is to the left of the entrance.
3. Rev. (Maj.) Francis P. Duffy
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 21, 2020
4. Ancillary marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner, February 21, 2020
5. Ancillary plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 301 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
