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

Annie Moore

1874–1924

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

1. Annie Moore Marker

Inscription. On the 20th of December 1891, Annie Moore left Queenstown with her 2 brothers Anthony and Philip, and sailed to New York. Annie and her family lived here in this house, 2 Rowland’s Lane, in the years before their departure. They sailed to New York on the SS Nevada. Annie became the first emigrant to be registered in the newly built Immigration Centre at Ellis Island on the 1st of January 1892. From that day in January 1892 to its closure in 1954 over 12 million people followed in Annie’s footsteps through Ellis Island.

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° 54.146′ N, 8° 28.523′ W. Marker is in Cork, Munster, in County Cork. It is in Shandon. It is on Rowland's Lane south of John Redmond Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Rowland's Lane, 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,

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the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Annie Moore (a few steps from this marker); Mother Jones (a few steps from this marker); The Butter Exchange Brass & Reed Band (within shouting distance of this marker); Butter Market House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Firkin Crane / An Firkin Crane (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 . . . Annie Moore (immigrant) (Wikipedia).

Anna "Annie" Moore (April 24, 1874 – December 6, 1924) was an Irish émigré who was the first immigrant to the United States to pass through federal immigrant inspection at the Ellis Island station in New York Harbor. Moore arrived at Ellis Island from County Cork, Ireland,
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

2. Annie Moore Marker
The marker is located on 2 Rowland's Lane, which was once the house that Annie Moore lived in.
aboard the Guion Line steamship Nevada on January 1, 1892. Her brothers, Anthony and Philip, who journeyed with her, had just turned 15 and 12, respectively. As the first person to pass inspection at the newly opened facility, she was presented with an American $10 gold piece from an American official.

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

Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.