West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Brave men, women and worthy patriots dear to God and famous to all ages
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 16, 2023
1. Brave men, women and worthy patriots dear to God and famous to all ages Marker
Erected 1943 by residents of the vicinity and the Dr. George A. Hayunga Maritime Post 1069, American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 40° 44.111′ N, 74° 0.105′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is at the intersection of 7th Avenue and Charles Street when traveling north on 7th Avenue. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 30 Waverly Place, 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, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named McCarthy Square (a few steps from this marker); Julius' Bar "Sip-In" (within shouting distance of this marker); Samuel Whittemore House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 242 & 244 West 4th Street (about 400 feet away); FDNY House 18 9/11 Memorial (about 400 feet away); 27 Christopher Street (about 500 feet away); Stonewall Inn (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named The Stonewall Inn (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Other markers no longer nearby. McCarthy Square (was here, next to this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); New York Foundling Hospital (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed); Dr. Vincent J. Fontana Center for Child Protection (was about 500 feet away but has been permanently removed).
By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), June 16, 2023
2. Brave men, women and worthy patriots dear to God and famous to all ages Marker
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 28, 2008
3. McCarthy Square
The World's Fair flagpole and granite base.
Top inscription: Brave men and worthy patriots Dear to God and famous to all ages
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 401 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 13, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
