Bowery in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
M'Finda Kalunga Community Garden
Founded in 1985 RPCC Members
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024
1. M'Finda Kalunga Community Garden Marker
Dedicated in 1995 as M'Finda Kalunga* Community Garden in honor of the African Burial Grounds formerly located on 195-197 Chrystie Street
Kicongo Language
Erected 1995 by RPCC Members.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1985.
Location. 40° 43.265′ N, 73° 59.507′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Bowery. Marker is on Rivington Street just west of Forsyth Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 165 Forsyth St, New York NY 10002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M'Finda Kalunga Garden (here, next to this marker); University Settlement House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Longest-Running Catalogue In America (about 500 feet away); “Big Tim” Sullivan’s Clubhouse (about 500 feet away); Italian Renaissance Palazzo On Bowery (about 500 feet away); Yiddish Theatre’s 1st American Home
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024
2. M'Finda Kalunga Community Garden Marker
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 44 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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