Floral Park in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

John Paul II Janowi Pawłowi II

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025

1. John Paul II Janowi Pawłowi II Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

To the beloved Holy Father John Paul II (1920–2005) the greatest of the Poles on the 10th anniversary of his canonization and the 45th anniversary of his first visit to the United States grateful parishioners of St. Hedwig’s Church in Floral Park
October 16th, 2024

Umilowanemu Ojcu Świętemu Janowi Pawłowi II (1920–2005) największemu z rodu Polaków w 10 rocznicę kanonizacji oraz 45 rocznicę pierwszej wizyty w Stanach Zjednoczonych wdzięczni parafianie kościoła św. Jadwigi w Floral Park
16 października 2024

Erected 2024 by St. Hedwig’s Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1979.

Location. 40° 43.786′ N, 73° 41.834′ W. Marker is in Floral Park, New York, in Nassau County. It is on Jericho Turnpike (New York State Route 25) close to Depan Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located next to St. Hedwig’s Church. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Depan Ave, Floral Park NY 11001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in the New York City Metropolitan Area

and on Long Island.

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: Brigadier General Count Casimir Pulaski (a few steps from this marker); Padre Pio (a few steps from this marker); Vanderbilt Cup Race (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dedicated to the Vietnam Veterans (approx. 0.2 miles away); Floral Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); American Legion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Floral Park School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tyson Building (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Floral Park.

Also see . . .
1. Pope John Paul II (Wikipedia). (Submitted on November 29, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. St. Hedwig's Church. (Submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

John Paul II Janowi Pawłowi II image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025

2. John Paul II Janowi Pawłowi II

The plaque is on the plinth beneath the statue.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, November 16, 2025

3. John Paul II Janowi Pawłowi II

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 25, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.