Anfield in Liverpool in Merseyside, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

John McKenna

The Pioneer

— The Men That Built Anfield —

John McKenna Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

1. John McKenna Marker

Inscription. Honest John
A footballing pioneer and key activist during Liverpool FC’s formative years

John McKenna
1855–1936

Director: 1892 to 1921
Secretary/Manager: 1895 to 1896
Chairman: 1909 to 1914 & 1917 to 1919

Erected 2024 by Liverpool Football Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 53° 25.878′ N, 2° 57.542′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is in Anfield. It can be reached from Anfield Road north of Skerries Road, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 67 Anfield Road, Liverpool, England L4 0TQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North West England.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

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 the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Joe Fagan (a few steps from this marker);

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Gérard Houllier (a few steps from this marker); Forever Bound (within shouting distance of this marker); Archibald Keir Leitch (within shouting distance of this marker); William Edward Barclay (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Watson (within shouting distance of this marker); Hillsborough Memorial (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); Paisley Gateway (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . The story of ‘Honest’ John McKenna, the boy from Ireland who built an empire (This is Anfield).

McKenna’s influence in the early years at Liverpool is difficult to overstate. His role was indeed pivotal and it’s not too great an exaggeration to say that the club we love today owes its birth and subsequent success in part to his excellent decision-making and stewardship. He would serve Liverpool as chairman twice, between 1909 and 1914 and again from 1917 to 1919. Though his time at Anfield would end as it started, with boardroom strife and acrimony.

(Submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 12, 2026

2. John McKenna Marker

The marker is located on the plaza near the Anfield Road Stand.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 6, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.