Murray Hill in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Jan Karski
(Jan Kozielewski)
— 1914 - 2000 —
Legendary Polish Underground Courier in World War II. The first to tell the Allies about the Holocaust when there might have been time to stop it. A Hero of the Polish and Jewish people. “A righteous among the nations”. Professor at Georgetown University, 1952-1992. A just man.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list.
Location. 40° 44.977′ N, 73° 58.874′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Murray Hill. Marker is on East 37th Street just east of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 Madison Ave, New York NY 10016, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. De Lamar Mansion (a few steps from this marker); Pierpont Morgan Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Union League Club (about 300 feet away); Mary Lindley Murray (about 400 feet away); The Church of the Incarnation (about 500 feet away); 67 Park Avenue (about 600 feet away); Inclenberg (about 700 feet away); 23 Park Avenue (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
