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

Frederick Douglass

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. Frederick Douglass Marker

Inscription.
American abolitionist
social reformer
and statesman spoke in
City Hall

9th Oct. 1845

Erected 2013 by Waterford Civic Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1845.

Location. 52° 15.593′ N, 7° 6.377′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of R680 and Mall Lane, on the right when traveling west on R680. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15c R680, Waterford, Munster X91 DH96, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richard H. Ryland (within shouting distance of this marker); Cumann Wolfe Tone / Wolfe Tone Club (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Theatre Royal / City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Choristers’ Hall and Mayor’s Wine Vault (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Manahan (within shouting distance of this marker); Vincent Wallace (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen De Fulburn (within shouting distance of this marker); Where St Patrick’s Day Began (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass remembered in Waterford (The Irish Times, Oct. 8 2013).

Leading anti-slavery campaigner and human rights champion Frederick Douglass was honoured in Waterford yesterday when a plaque was unveiled to mark a speech he gave in the city during a lecture tour of Ireland in 1845. Mayor of Waterford John Cummins unveiled the plaque on the facade of Waterford City Hall to commemorate the address by Douglass, a former slave who was one of the leading abolitionists of his day and an influence on the thinking of US president Abraham Lincoln.

(Submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. Frederick Douglass Marker

The marker is placed on the side of Waterford City Hall.

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Waterford City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

3. Waterford City Hall

Frederick Douglass found his time in Ireland to be formative to his post-bondage life.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.