South Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Judson Memorial Church
Landmarks of New York
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Judson Memorial Church Marker
Constructed in 1892, this Baptist Church, named in memory of Adoniram Judson, was designed in a Greco-Romanesque style by McKim, Mead and White, with stained glass windows by John La Farge and a baptistry executed by Herbert Adams from plans of St. Gaudens. Dr. Judson was one of the first American missionaries sent to foreign lands when appointed to Burma in 1811. His son, Edward Judson, placed in the cornerstone a copy of his fathers Burmese translation of the Bible.
Erected 1963 by The New York Community Trust.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
Location. 40° 43.821′ N, 73° 59.907′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in South Village. It is at the intersection of W 4th Street and Thompson Street, on the right when traveling east on W 4th Street. Marker is located on the faηade of Judson Memorial Church, across the street from Washington Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 55 Washington Square South, New York NY 10012, United States of America.
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Judson Church Offices and Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); 85 West Third Street (Originally Amity Street) (within shouting distance of this marker); Loeb Student Center (within shouting distance of this marker); Keith Roma Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Lyman Holley (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Giuseppe Garibaldi Monument (about 400 feet away); Washington Square WWI Memorial (about 500 feet away); Washington Arch (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Also see . . .
1. History of Judson Memorial Church. Church website homepage (Submitted on June 26, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.)
2. The 1893 Judson Memorial -- Washington Square.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Judson Memorial Church Marker
The marker is seen here to the left of the front door of the church.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Judson Memorial Church
Internet Archive
4. Adoniram Judson
from Eminent Americans by John Benson Lossing, 1857.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,047 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 27, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on June 25, 2019, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
