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

John Roberts

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. John Roberts Marker

Inscription.
John Roberts
1714–1796
Georgian architect of the City Hall and both Waterford’s cathedrals lived here

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1714.

Location. 52° 15.609′ N, 7° 6.468′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is at the intersection of Cathedral Square and Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling east on Cathedral Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Cathedral Square, Waterford, Munster, 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: Madness and Loss in WWI (here, next to this marker); John Condon Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Chairman's Arch (a few steps from this marker); God’s People’s House

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(a few steps from this marker); Lewis Chess Set (within shouting distance of this marker); Raymond T. Chandler (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marriage That Changed History (within shouting distance of this marker); Stephen De Fulburn (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Roberts, John (Stefanie P. Jones, Dictionary of Irish Biography).

A kind, decent, and fair man, he ran a very successful business and was recognised for both his skill and integrity. ‘Honest John,’ as he became known, showed an unusual amount of concern for the working classes by always paying wages on Saturday mornings so the best foodstuffs could be purchased at weekend markets, and by giving half of his workers' pay to their wives to ensure that it did not go directly into the publicans' coffers. Perhaps his two greatest achievements were Waterford's protestant and catholic cathedrals.

(Submitted on June 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Additional keywords. blue plaque

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. John Roberts Marker

The marker is located on this building, facing Cathedral Street.

Christ Church Cathedral image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

3. Christ Church Cathedral

This building is often considered John Roberts' greatest achievement.

Waterford City Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

4. Waterford City Hall

John Roberts designed Waterford's City Hall, two major churches, and a number of houses and other buildings that still stand in the city today.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.