Central Park in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

José Martí

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2025

1. José Martí Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Apostol de la indepencia
de Cuba guia de los pueblos
americano y paladin de la
dignidad humana su genio
Literario rivaliza con su
clarividencia politica nacio
en Habana el 28 de enero de
1853. Vivo quince anos de su
destierro en la ciudad de Nueva
York murio en el combate de
Dos rios Privincia de Oriente
el 19 de mayo de 1895.
Apostle of Cuban independence. Leader of the peoples of America and defender of human dignity. His literacy genius vied with his political foresight. He was born in Havana on January 28, 1853. for fifteen years of exile he lived in the City of New York. He died in action at Dos Rios in Oriente Province on May 19, 1895.

Erected 1965 by Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntington, Sculptor.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1853.

Location. 40° 45.964′ N, 73° 58.563′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Park. It is at the intersection of Center Drive and West 59th Street, on the right when traveling north on Center

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Drive. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6697 Center Dr, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Artists' Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Simón Bolívar Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Hallett Nature Sanctuary (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ignacy Jan Paderewski (about 700 feet away); Steinway Hall (about 700 feet away); Lombard Lamp (approx. 0.2 miles away); 130 West 57th Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Plaza Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Simon Bolivar Statue (was

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), July 4, 2025

2. José Martí Marker

within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . NYC Parks profile for the Jose Julian Marti equestrian statue at Central Park. (Submitted on July 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 90 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 12, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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