Hudson Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General José Artigas
1764 - 1850
Protector de los Pueblos Libres
[Protector of free peoples]
Father of the Independence of Uruguay
Gift from the people of Uruguay to the people of New York City
José Lui Zorrilla de San Martin, Sculptor
Maria Cristina Caquias, Architect
Erected 1997 by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay, Consulate General of Uruguay in New York; Banco de la República Oriental del Uruguay, Comisión 25 de Agosto.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Patriots & Patriotism.
Location. 40° 43.494′ N, 74° 0.275′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hudson Square. It is at the intersection of Avenue of the Americas and Dominick Street, in the median on Avenue of the Americas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 145 Avenue of the Americas, New York NY 10013, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spring Street Park (within shouting distance of this marker); 83,85 Sullivan Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Charlton-King-Vandam Historic District (about 600 feet away); Holland Tunnel (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named The Holland Tunnel (about 700 feet away); 116 Sullivan Street (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named The Holland Tunnel (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Father Fagan Park (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. General José Artigas Monument (was a few steps from this marker but has been confirmed missing); Richmond Hill (was about 300 feet away but has been confirmed missing); 9/11 Memorial (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed); Father Fagan Park (was
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 26, 2009
3. General José Artigas
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on October 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4, 5. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
