Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Francis Lewis, 1713 - 1803
Francis Lewis, 1713 - 1803
Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Vestryman of Trinity Church
Erected 1947 by The Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1713.
Location. 40° 42.48′ N, 74° 0.699′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It can be reached from Broadway just south of Pine Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 89 Broadway, New York NY 10006, 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: April 7, 1952 (here, next to this marker); Trinity Church (here, next to this marker); Charlotte Temple (a few steps from this marker); Queen Elizabeth II (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Trinity Church (a few steps from this marker); Richard Churcher (a few
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Wall (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Trinity Church (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
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 381 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
