South-East Inner City in Dublin in County Dublin, Leinster, Ireland — Mid-East (and Dublin)
Sir Richard Griffith
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
1. Sir Richard Griffith Marker
In this house was born
Sir Richard Griffith, Bart.
1784–1878
‘Father of Irish Geology’
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1784.
Location. 53° 20.252′ N, 6° 15.261′ W. Marker is in Dublin, Leinster, in County Dublin. It is in South-East Inner City. It is at the intersection of Hume Street and Ely Place, on the right when traveling east on Hume Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8 Hume St, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in 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. Historically, 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: George Francis FitzGerald (within shouting distance of this marker); The Huguenot Cemetery (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sibhialtaigh agus an tÉirí Amach / Civilians and the Rising (about 150 meters away); Páirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Saint Stephen's Green Park (about 180 meters away); Birthplace of the 1st Duke of Wellington (about 180 meters away); Foireann Pháirc Fhaiche Stiabhna / Staff of St Stephen's Green Park (about
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Also see . . . Griffith, Sir Richard John (Patrick N. Wyse Jackson, Dictionary of Irish Biography).
Griffith is today mainly remembered for his work as commissioner of the general survey and valuation of rateable property (1830–64). He was responsible for overseeing two important surveys. The first general survey undertaken was the ‘perambulation’ or ‘boundary survey’, which mapped the extent of the 68,000 townlands in Ireland. The second tenement valuation survey, now known as the ‘Griffith valuation’, was established in 1846 and charged with estimating the value of land holdings, data that was then used to determine local taxation levies.(Submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)
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Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
2. Sir Richard Griffith Marker
The marker is located at the entrance to No. 8 Hume Street.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 18, 2026
3. No. 8 Hume Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 29, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
