Shandon in Cork in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Annie Moore

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Annie Moore Marker

Inscription. Annie Moore lived on Rowland’s Lane before she departed from Cobh for New York, with her two brothers, on the 20th of December 1891.

She was the first immigrant to be registered in the new Immigration Centre on Ellis Island, in the bay of New York, on the 1st of January 1892.

12 million immigrants were processed through Ellis Island up to its closure in 1954.

Eithne Ring, 2019

Erected 2019.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1892.

Location. 51° 54.154′ N, 8° 28.518′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Shandon. It is at the intersection of John Redmond Street and Rowland's Lane on John Redmond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28 John Redmond St, Cork, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

on the Atlantic Arc,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mother Jones (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Annie Moore (a few steps from this marker); The Butter Exchange Brass & Reed Band (within shouting distance of this marker); The Firkin Crane / An Firkin Crane (within shouting distance of this marker); Butter Market House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cork Butter Exchange (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Eaglais Naomh Áine / St Anne’s Church / Margadh Ime / Butter Market (about 90 meters away); No. 2, Philpot Curran Lane (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cork.

Also see . . . Moore, Annie (Dictionary of Irish Biography).

Moore, Annie (1874–1924), first immigrant to land on Ellis Island, New York, was born on 24 April 1874 in Cork, the second child and only daughter of Matthew Moore and Julia Moore (née Cronin). Annie’s parents emigrated to New York in 1888, and she and her younger brothers, Anthony and Philip, followed three years later. The
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Annie Moore Marker
The marker is located at the entrance to Rowland's Lane.
trio left Cork on 20 December 1891, travelling steerage aboard the Nevada. They arrived in New York on 1 January 1892 just in time for the opening of the new federal immigration depot at Ellis Island. Annie Moore was first in line to disembark the ship. She was greeted by federal, state and city dignitaries. Colonel Weber, the superintendent of immigration, presented her with a ten-dollar gold piece.

(Submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

3. Annie Moore Marker

A second marker indicates Annie Moore's home on Rowland's Lane.

Annie Moore Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

4. Annie Moore Statue

A statue of Annie Moore is found on the quay in Cobh, Ireland. Another is found on Ellis Island.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 11, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. 4. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.