Mott Haven in the Bronx in Bronx County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major William F. Deegan
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2, 2025
1. Major William F. Deegan Marker
This boulevard is dedicated to the memory of
Major William F. Deegan
Q.M.C. U.S.A.
Patriot
Civic Leader
Public Officer
1882-1932
Lived in the service of his fellow man
Died in the service of his city
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics.
Location. 40° 48.792′ N, 73° 55.846′ W. Marker is in Bronx, New York, in Bronx County. It is in Mott Haven. It is at the intersection of East 138th Street and Grand Concourse, on the right when traveling east on East 138th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Deegan Rock, Bronx NY 10451, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Public School 31 Artifacts (approx. 0.3 miles away); Evelina Antonetty Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); 369th Infantry Regiment Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mott Haven Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eugenio Marνa de Hostos (approx. 0.4 miles away); 9/11 Memorial Mural (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Godfrey Nurse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Howard Bennett Playground (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronx.
Another marker is no longer nearby. 369th Infantry Regiment Memorial (was approx.
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Also see . . .
1. William Francis Deegan. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Maj. William Francis Deegan. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on May 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. Deegan Rock. NYC Parks entry (Submitted on May 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Find A Grave, unknown
2. William F. Deegan
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2, 2025
3. Deegan Rock
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2, 2025
4. Deegan Rock site
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 2, 2025
5. Major Deegan Expressway entrance at East 138th Street
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 5, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
