Alphabet City in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
La Plaza Cultural Land Acknowledgement
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024
1. La Plaza Cultural Land Acknowledgement Marker
La Plaza Cultural is situated in Lenapehoking, homeland of the Lenape diaspora, and historically a gathering and trading place for many diverse Native peoples, who continue to live and work on this island.
We respectfully acknowledge and honor all indigenous communitiespast, present, and futurefor their ongoing and fundamental relationships to the region.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 43.52′ N, 73° 58.709′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Alphabet City. It can be reached from East 9th Street just west of Avenue C, on the left when traveling west. The marker stands on the grounds of La Plaza Cultural Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 647 E 9th St, New York NY 10009, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: GreenThumb (within shouting distance of this marker); Carmen Pabon Del Amanecer Jardνn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named GreenThumb (about 400 feet away); Firemans Garden (about 400 feet away); Lead Belly (about 500 feet away); Louise Nevelson (about 500 feet away); Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997) and William S. Burroughs (1914-1997) (about 500 feet away); Harry Lloyd Hopkins (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024
2. La Plaza Cultural Land Acknowledgement Marker on the grounds of La Plaza Cultural Park
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 194 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
