North City in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)

Sir John Gray, Kn[igh]t. MD. JP.

Sir John Gray, Kmt. MD. JP. Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 4, 2024

1. Sir John Gray, Kmt. MD. JP. Marker

Inscription.

Erected by Public Subscription
to
Sir John Gray, Knt. MD. JP.
Proprietor of the
Freeman's Journal
M.P. Kilkenny City.
Chairman of the
Dublin Corporation Water Works
Committee 1860 to 1875,
during which period
preeminently
through his exertions
the Vartry Water Supply
was introduced
to the city and suburbs.
Born July 13 1815.
Died April 9 1875.

Erected 1880 by by Public Subscription.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical date for this entry is April 9, 1875.

Location. 53° 20.912′ N, 6° 15.581′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in North City. Marker is at the intersection of O'Connell Street Upper and Abbey Street Lower, on the right when traveling north on O'Connell Street Upper. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 O'Connell Street Upper, Dublin, Leinster D01 H302, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Captain Thomas Joseph Wafer (a few steps from this marker); William Smith O'Brien (within shouting distance of this marker); Ireland's First Radio Broadcast (within shouting distance of this marker); The Oval Bar (within shouting distance

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

of this marker); Nelson and the Spire / Nelson agus an Túr Solais (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Larkin (within shouting distance of this marker); Wynn's Hotel Dublin (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Hibernian Academy of Arts (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Also see . . .
1. Sir John Gray (Dictionary of Irish Biography). (Submitted on February 6, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Sir John Gray Monument Details. (Submitted on February 6, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Sir John Gray, Knt. MD. JP. Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 4, 2024

2. Sir John Gray, Knt. MD. JP. Monument

Looking north

Sir John Gray Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 4, 2024

3. Sir John Gray Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 6, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 38 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 6, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.