West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
e.e. cummings
1894 - 1962
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
1. e.e. cummings Marker
The poet and painter, who made art of commas and parentheses, lived here for the last forty years of his life. He characterized himself as an author of pictures, a draughtsman of words.
Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 40° 44.103′ N, 73° 59.963′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is on Patchin Place north of West 10th Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Patchin Place, New York NY 10011, 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 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: 4 Patchin Place (a few steps from this marker); Jefferson Market Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jefferson Market Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); FDNY House 18 9/11 Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Second Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Charles Ives (about 400 feet away); Greenwich Village Historic District (about 400 feet away); Julius' Bar "Sip-In" (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 20, 2012
2. 4 Patchin Place
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2025, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 39 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
