Governors Island in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Barry Road
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 1, 2020
1. Barry Road plaque
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 Areas • War, World I. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 40° 41.458′ N, 74° 0.762′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is on Governors Island. It is at the intersection of Barry Road and Andes Road, in the median on Barry Road. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Governors Island, New York NY 10004, 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: The Governors 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 Governors 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); Commanding Officers Quarters
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. Omaha Dock (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing); Kimmel Road (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).
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.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 1, 2020
2. Barry Road plaque site
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 275 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
