Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Major General William Jenkins Worth
1794 – 1849
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Major General William Jenkins Worth Marker
Began his military career in the War of 1812
and from 1820 to 1828 was Commandant of Cadets at West Point.
In the Mexican-American War, he distinguished himself in battles inscribed on this monument.
Brevetted a Major General in 1846, he was awarded a congressional sword of honor in 1847.
Worth was Army Commander of the Department of Texas
when cholera took his life in 1849.
Named in his honor are Fort Worth, Texas,
Lake Worth, Florida and Worth Street in lower Manhattan.
Dedicated 1857
James Goodwin Batterson, architect
Monument and tomb are Quincy granite and bronze
Cast-iron fence replicates the Congressional Sword.
Restoration in 1995 made possible by
The Paul and Klara Porzelt Foundation and
James A. Woodruff, Jr. Commander USN (Ret.)
Great-Great-Grandson of Major General Worth,
and other private donations
through the adopt-a-monument program sponsored by
The Municipal Art Society
Art Commission of the City of New York
Perpetual maintenance endowment funded by
James A Woodruff, Jr., Commander USN (Ret.)
[ Right of Monument: ]
Ducit Amor Patria
[ Back of Monument: ]
Under this monument
lies the body of
William Jenkins Worth
Born in Hudson,
this page online
March 1, 1794
Died in Texas
May 7, 1849
[ Left of Monument: ]
By the Corporation
of the
City of New York
1857.
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Honor the Brave
Erected 1857 by Corporation of the City of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812 • War, Mexican-American. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1918.
Location. 40° 44.561′ N, 73° 59.339′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and W 25th Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Avenue. Marker is in the middle of Worth Square, a triangle of land at the intersection of 5th Avenue, Broadway and W 25th Street and across the street from Madison Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10010, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. General Worth Square (here, next to this marker); Young Australia League (within shouting distance of this marker); To Our Heroes (within shouting distance of this marker); Eternal Light Flagstaff (within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Fifth Avenue Clock (about 300 feet away, measured
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Maj. Gen. William Worth Marker
The marker can be seen here in the pavement in front of the monument.
More about this marker. The monument consists of a 51 foot oblisk of Quincy granite containing the names of battles in which Gen. Worth was involved. These include City of Mexico, San Antonio, Vera Cruz, Monterey, Chapultepec, Cerro Gordo, Puebla, Perote, Lundy Lane, Fort George, Chippewa, Florida, Molino Del Rey, West Point, Churubusco and Contreras. The front contains a shield and a relief plaque of Worth on horseback. The monument is surrounded by a cast-iron fence.
Regarding Major General William Jenkins Worth. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
Also see . . .
1. General Worth Monument. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website. (Submitted on March 28, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Major-General Worth Monument. "Daytonian
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Gen. Worth Monument
The Gen. Worth Monument is the second oldest monument in New York City and is one of only two which serves as a mausoleum.
3. William J. Worth. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
4. Monument in Worth Square
Gen. William Worth is buried beneath this monument in New York City.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
5. Front of Maj. Gen. Worth Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
6. Back of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
7. Left of Monument
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
8. Gen. Worth Monument (Front and Right)
"Ducit Amor Patria" on the right side of the monument translates to "Love of Country Leads Me".
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
9. Gen. Worth Monument (Back and Left)
The Gen. Worth Monument is located across the street from Madison Square Park, visible in the background.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
10. Close of Relief of Gen. Worth
From Texastrailoffame.org, unknown
11. Major General William Jenkins Worth
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,612 times since then and 30 times this year. Last updated on March 24, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on March 28, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 11. submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
