Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Oscar Wilde House
September 20, 2009
1. Oscar Wilde House Marker
Wilde
1854 - 1900
Poet, Dramatist, Wit
Lived Here
1855 to 1878
Erected by Dublin Tourism.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 53° 20.47′ N, 6° 15.027′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is at the intersection of Lower Merrion Street (National Route 11) and Merrion Square North (Road 118), on the right when traveling north on Lower Merrion Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Merrion Square, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, on the Island of Ireland, on the Celtic Fringe, in the European Union, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sir William Robert Wills Wilde (here, next to this marker); Jane Lady Wilde / ‘Speranza’ (here, next to this marker); Samuel Little Hardy (FRCSI) (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. George Sigerson (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Violet Gibson (about 120 meters away); Hiroshima Memorial (about 120 meters away); Bernardo O'Higgins (about 120 meters away); National Memorial to members of the Defence Forces (about 150 meters away but has been replaced with another marker now near it). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.
Also see . . . Oscar Wilde. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on August 19, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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September 20, 2009
2. Oscar Wilde House and Marker
September 20, 2009
3. Irish American University Sign at Oscar Wilde House
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
4. Oscar Wilde House
The marker is located near the entrance to the house, now a historic house museum and home to the American College Dublin.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
5. Oscar Wilde Statue
A jaunty sculpture of Oscar Wilde in repose is located across the street from the house.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
6. Oscar Wilde House
This marker accompanying the statue points to the Oscar Wilde House across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,690 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2009. 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 5, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.
