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

Frances Perkins

(1880-1965)

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 21, 2025

1. Frances Perkins Marker

Inscription. Here lived Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve as a presidential cabinet secretary. A lifelong champion of workers' rights, she served as Secretary of Labor in FDR's administration for twelve years, playing an instrumental role in the formulation and implementation of New Deal programs. Her leadership helped lift the country from the depths of an economic crisis.

Erected 2024 by Village Preservation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Women. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #32 Franklin D. Roosevelt, and the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation series lists.

Location. 40° 43.972′ N, 74° 0.088′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is on West Washington Place east of Sheridan Square, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Washington Pl, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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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 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: Edwin Arlington Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Café Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Lambert Suydam House & Suydam Row (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sheridan Square Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph’s Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named St. Joseph’s Church (about 300 feet away); Alex Haley (1921-1992) (about 300 feet away); Honor Roll (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

121 Washington Place image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), September 21, 2025

2. 121 Washington Place

Credits. This page was last revised on October 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 66 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 22, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.