Central Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
His Holiness Pope John Paul II
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 2, 2021
1. His Holiness Pope John Paul II Marker
October 2, 1979 visited historic Harlem and this church of St. Charles Borromeo and greeted Catholic and non-Catholic clergy, religious, and laity who struggle for justice, peace, and human rights in this community and in all the Harlems of America.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 2, 1979.
Location. 40° 49.175′ N, 73° 56.51′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Harlem. It is on West 141st Street east of Frederick Douglass Boulevard, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 West 141st Street, New York NY 10030, 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: Savoy Ballroom (approx. Ό mile away); Cotton Club (approx. Ό mile away); Ethel Waters (approx. Ό mile away); Dorothy Maynor (approx. Ό mile away); Hamilton Heights Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hamilton Grange (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dorrance Brooks Square (approx. 0.3 miles
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More about this marker. The marker is found mounted to the right of the front entrance of St. Charles Borromeo Church.
Also see . . . When Pope John Paul II visited New York City for the first time (New York Daily News, Aug. 14 2017). (Submitted on May 9, 2021.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 2, 2021
2. His Holiness Pope John Paul II Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here to the right of the church entrance.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 2, 2021
3. Pope John Paul II Canonization Plaque
Mounted directly above the main marker is a plaque celebrating Pope John Paul II's canonization.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 302 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 9, 2021, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
