Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dag Hammarskjöld
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 20, 2016
1. Dag Hammarskjöld plaque
U.N. Secretary-General 1953-1961
Born in Jönköping Sweden 1905
Died at Ndola Africa 1961
The City of Jönköping and its Hammarskjöld Foundation honor his memory.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Peace. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 40° 45.164′ N, 73° 58.22′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. Marker is on Second Avenue south of East 47th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 240 East 47th Street, New York NY 10017, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dag Hammarskjold (within shouting distance of this marker); Papal Visits (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dorothy Thompson (about 500 feet away); Japan Society (about 600 feet away); Katharine Hepburn Garden (about 600 feet away); William Lescaze (about 600 feet away); Raoul Wallenberg Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ford Foundation Building (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. UN Leader Dag Hammarskjold Died in Mysterious Circumstances in 1961. What Really Happened?. "History" entry (Submitted on January 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
this page online
2. Dag Hammarskjöld invert. Wikipedia (Submitted on January 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Larry Gertner, June 20, 2016
2. Dag Hammarskjöld Public Plaza
Adjacent to Dag Hammarskjold Tower. The plaque is visible to the far right.
Photographed By Larry Gertner
3. Dag Hammarskjöld Commemorative Stamp
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 26, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
