Kimlau Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Americans of Chinese Ancestry

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, November 1, 2008

1. Americans of Chinese Ancestry Marker 1

Inscription.

Panel 1:
In memory of the Americans of Chinese ancestry who lost their lives in defense of freedom and democracy.
[Chinese characters and insignia of the American Legion.]

Panel 2:
Dedicated by the Lt. Benj. Ralph Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291
April 29, 1962.
Poy G. Lee, AIA, Architect.
Built by De Nigris Monument Co.

Erected 1962 by American Legion, Lt. Benjamin Ralph Kimlau Chinese Memorial Post 1291.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Heroes • Military • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II.

Location. 40° 42.809′ N, 73° 59.888′ W. Memorial is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Kimlau Square. It is on Chatham Square just west of East Broadway, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Kimlau Square off Chatham Square/Bowery Street and between St. James Place and East Broadway. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is

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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: Lin Ze Xu (a few steps from this marker); Kimlau Square (a few steps from this marker); The First Jewish Cemetery in the United States (within shouting distance of this marker); First Shearith Israel Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Gateway to Old Chinatown (within shouting distance of this marker); Barnum's First Big Bamboozle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. James Square (about 300 feet away); Abraham Lincoln & the Pacific Railroad (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . . Kimlau War Memorial. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 7, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. Chinese-Americans; Benjamin R. Kimlau (USAAF); Chinatown, New York City; American Legion.

Americans of Chinese Ancestry Marker Panel 2 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, November 1, 2008

2. Americans of Chinese Ancestry Marker Panel 2

Kimlau Square, Chinatown, New York City image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard E. Miller, November 1, 2008

3. Kimlau Square, Chinatown, New York City

Memorial Day at Kimlau Square image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 26, 2008

4. Memorial Day at Kimlau Square

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Credits. This page was last revised on January 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,711 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on March 4, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.