West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Abingdon Square World War I Memorial

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022

1. Abingdon Square World War I Memorial

Inscription. Erected by popular subscription in honor of the brave men who went forth from this neighborhood to join the armed forces of the United States during the World War

Erected 1921 by Philip Martiny, sculptor.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Spirit of the American Doughboy - E. M. Viquesney series list.

Location. 40° 44.235′ N, 74° 0.329′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is at the intersection of Hudson Street and 8th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Hudson Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 610 Hudson St, New York NY 10014, 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

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original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Abingdon Square Doughboy (a few steps from this marker); Abingdon Square Park (a few steps from this marker); Private Michael J. Lynch Flagstaff (a few steps from this marker); The Beatrice Inn (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); “Mason’s Row” (about 600 feet away); 82 Jane Street (about 600 feet away); Cpl. John A. Seravalli Memorial Playground (about 600 feet away); Jane Jacobs (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. The Family (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022

2. Abingdon Square World War I Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 234 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.