West Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

GreenThumb

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 31, 2025

1. GreenThumb Marker

Inscription. This site is a public garden which is maintained by neighborhood volunteers though GreenThumb. Founded in 1978, GreenThumb helps local residents transform vacant properties into attractive green spaces. If you want to join this garden, call (212) 788-8070.

Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 40° 48.658′ N, 73° 57.048′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Harlem. It is at the intersection of West 126th Street and Frederick Douglass Boulevard, on the right when traveling west on West 126th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 303 W 126th St, New York NY 10027, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in the Mid-Atlantic.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the

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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: Clayton Williams Community Garden (here, next to this marker); UNIA (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Blumstein (about 700 feet away); Nelson Mandela (approx. 0.2 miles away); Winfield Scott Hancock Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roosevelt Triangle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis Michaux (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Theresa (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Clayton Williams Garden in West Harlem image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 31, 2025

2. Clayton Williams Garden in West Harlem

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 5, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 5, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.