Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
British Soldiers' Barracks
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
1. British Soldiers' Barracks Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1640.
Location. 40° 42.822′ N, 74° 0.384′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. It is at the intersection of Broadway and Park Place, on the left when traveling south on Broadway. Marker is on the sidewalk near the Park Place subway station near City Hall Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10279, 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: Jane Addams (within shouting distance of this marker); Ancient Commons Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway-Chambers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Colonel Isaac Barre (within shouting distance of this marker); New York City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Declaration of Independence
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Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
2. Marker Near City Hall Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
3. Site of British Soldiers' Barracks
The British Soldiers' Barracks were located at this site, which today is City Hall Park. The marker is on the sidewalk seen at the right of the photo.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 1, 2007
4. Former British Soldiers' Barracks Marker
Another marker in the area had a laser etched picture of the barracks. Unfortunately, the image did not hold up well to foot traffic and it became very slippery when wet. It, and all similar markers, were removed.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, March 3, 2019
5. British Soldiers' Barracks duplicate markers
Another pair of the markers appears behind City Hall at the north end of the western walkway. Reddish-brown marble blocks were used to indicate the perimeters of buildings that once stood on sites in the vicinity, with the informational markers set into them. This is one of the few survivors of that intent.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 1, 2025
6. British Soldiers' Barracks Marker
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 1, 2025
7. British Soldiers' Barracks Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,902 times since then and 22 times this year. Last updated on October 5, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on February 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on March 3, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on October 2, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 7. submitted on October 26, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
