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Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Barry Road

 
 
Barry Road plaque image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2020
1. Barry Road plaque
Inscription.
Named in memory of
Major General Thomas H. Barry, D.S.M.
Commanding General at this Headquarters
1912, 1913, 1914 and 1919
Erected by The Military Order of the World Wars
New York Chapter
 
Erected by The Military Order of the World Wars,ew York Chapter.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational AreasWar, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
 
Location. 40° 41.458′ N, 74° 0.762′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. Memorial is at the intersection of Barry Road and Andes Road, in the median on Barry Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Governors Island, New York NY 10004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Governor’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Governors House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Governor’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dutch and Governors Island (within shouting distance of this marker); Nolan Park Stabilization (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commanding Officer’s Quarters
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(about 300 feet away); The Pershing Oak (about 300 feet away); Pershing Hall (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
 
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Henry Barry. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on March 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 

2. MG Thomas Henry Barry. Find A Grave entry (Submitted on March 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.) 
 
Barry Road plaque site image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 1, 2020
2. Barry Road plaque site
Major General Thomas Henry Barry image. Click for full size.
via Library of Congress, unknown
3. Major General Thomas Henry Barry
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.

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