West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Private Michael J. Lynch Flagstaff
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 23, 2019
1. Memorial Flagpole plaque
This flagpole was dedicated by the
Pvt. Michael J. Lynch Post No. 831 VFW
December 10, 1933
In memory of our departed comrades
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 40° 44.247′ N, 74° 0.328′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is on West 12th Street east of Hudson Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Abingdon Square, New York NY 10014, 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: Abingdon Square Doughboy (a few steps from this marker); Abingdon Square World War I Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Abingdon Square Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beatrice Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cpl. John A. Seravalli Memorial Playground (about 600 feet away); 82 Jane Street (about 600 feet away); Masons Row (about 600 feet away); James Baldwin (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Family (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Corporal John A. Seravalli Playground (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
this page online
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 23, 2019
2. Memorial Flagpole plaque site
Photographed by Larry Gertner, November 23, 2019
3. Memorial Flagpole
The Abingdon Square Doughboy in the foreground.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 263 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
