Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Serbian Cathedral Church of Saint Sava

Landmarks of New York

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2026

1. Serbian Cathedral Church of Saint Sava Marker

Inscription. Consecrated in 1855 as Trinity Chapel this edifice, built by Trinity Parish to serve "Uptown” New York, was designed in an English Gothic style by Richard Upjohn. The stone interior is unusual for its lofty single aisled nave. In 1943 it was acquired by the Serbian Orthodox Church.

Erected 1960 by New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 40° 44.611′ N, 73° 59.398′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. It is on West 25th Street west of 5th Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 W 25th St, New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

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

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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: Serbian Orthodox Cathedral Church of St. Sava (here, next to this marker); General Worth Square (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Major General William Jenkins Worth (about 400 feet away); Masonic Hall (about 500 feet away); Young Australia League (about 600 feet away); 200 Fifth Avenue Clock (about 600 feet away); To Our Heroes (about 600 feet away); Eternal Light Flagstaff (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Caring for Your Park (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2026

2. Serbian Cathedral Church of Saint Sava Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2026

3. Serbian Cathedral Church of Saint Sava Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.