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

American Consulate

— The Heritage Trail at Liverpool ONE —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

1. American Consulate Marker

Inscription. The eagle on the building opposite marks the early location of Liverpool’s American Consulate. Liverpool was an important trading partner, and when the United States declared independence it sought to maintain relations with the port.

The United States formed one corner of the transatlantic slave trade triangle. By 1807, when the British Slave Trade was abolished, Liverpool’s ships had transported about 1.5 million enslaved Africans to the Americas. Liverpool merchants had strong links with cotton growers there and many supported the Confederates during the American Civil War (which technically ended with the surrender of a Confederate cruiser in the Mersey in November 1865).

(Captions)
James Maury (1746–1840), Gilbert Stuart Newton, (1820) © National Museums Liverpool, Walker Art Gallery.

Welcome to The Heritage Trail at Liverpool ONE
Whether you are a visitor to the city, or born and bred in Liverpool, you will be surprised by the secrets revealed by this self-guided tour.

Download the Liverpool ONE app to listen to an audio guide and view the trail map. Follow the 16 points of interest across Liverpool ONE highlighted on the

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map and marked with special Heritage Trail signs at each location on the estate. Each point is the site of an event, a place or a person that helps us tell the fascinating tale of Liverpool’s history.

The trail begins opposite the Hilton Hotel on Thomas Steers Way and ends in Chavasse Park, but you can visit the points in any order. The trail will take you approximately 60–90 minutes and if you are using the audio tour, we recommend you use headphones.

Erected by Liverpool ONE. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Industry & Commerce • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1865.

Location. 53° 24.176′ N, 2° 59.171′ W. Marker is in Liverpool, England, in Merseyside. It is on Paradise Street north of Hanover Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 51 Paradise Street, Liverpool, England L1 3EB, 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

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

2. American Consulate Marker

The marker is located within the Liverpool ONE outdoor shopping centre.

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: The Eagle Pub (a few steps from this marker); 'Sailortown' Triangle (within shouting distance of this marker); Manesty's Lane and Henry Tate (within shouting distance of this marker); Custom House and Canning Place (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Old Dock and William Hutchinson (about 90 meters away); Brad Kella (about 120 meters away); College Lane Warehouses and Maritime Trades (about 150 meters away); Hanover Street (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liverpool.

Also see . . . Consulate of the United States, Liverpool (Wikipedia).

The United States Consulate in Liverpool, England, was established in 1790, and was the first overseas consulate founded by the then fledgling United States of America.

(Submitted on October 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, September 13, 2026

3. American Consulate Marker

The former site of the Eagle Pub and American consulate in Liverpool.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.