Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Armenian Grove Plaque
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 5, 2020
1. Armenian Grove Plaque
These trees are planted in memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who perished in the genocide of 1915-1923
Diocese of the Armenian Council of America N.Y.
April 24, 1985
Erected 1985 by Diocese of the Armenian Council of America N.Y.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1985.
Location. 40° 44.195′ N, 73° 59.362′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. It can be reached from the intersection of East 17th Street and Union Square East. The plaque is flat in the pavement. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Union Square Park, Manhattan NY, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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 Germania Life Insurance Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Abraham Lincoln Statue (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Flagstaff (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette (about 400 feet away); Union Square Savings Bank (about 400 feet away); Washington Irving (about 500 feet away); O. Henry (about 600 feet away); George Washington (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby.
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Also see . . .
1. Union Square Park Monuments: Armenian Grove Plaque. Official NYC Parks description (Submitted on April 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Armenian Genocide. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on April 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 5, 2020
2. Armenian Grove
It was never so much a "grove" as a row of trees on the north edge of the park. Now, several trees are missing.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 432 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
