Civic Center in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Horace Greeley
1811 - 1872
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Horace Greeley Marker
As founder of New York Tribune – whose headquarters were located opposite City Hall Park on Park Row – Horace Greeley set new standards for integrity in American journalism. Greeleys editorials addressed the social and political issues of his era, including the abolition of slavery and the settlement of the West. Greeley was nominated for the presidency in 1872 but lost the election and died several weeks later. His body lay in state atop the rotunda staircase in City Hall. This statue, by John Quincy Adams Ward, was commissioned by his co-workers at the New York Tribune.
[ Statue Inscription ]
Horace Greeley
Founder of
The New York Tribune
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 40° 42.773′ N, 74° 0.292′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. It is on Centre Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the northeastern end of City Hall Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10279, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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: Joseph Pulitzer (here, next to this marker); The Rotunda (a few steps from this marker); First Almshouse (within
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Also see . . .
1. Biography of Horace Greeley. NNDB entry (Submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Horace Greeley. Official NYC description (Submitted on February 24, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
3. The Lost 1875 New York Tribune Building - 150-154 Nassau Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. The statue was originally located at the Tribune building across the street. (Submitted on July 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
4. The 1890 Horace Greeley Statue - City Hall Park. "Daytonian in Manhattan" website entry (Submitted on August 7, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Horace Greeley Marker
The marker can be seen here in the pavement in front of the statue.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Horace Greeley Statue
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
4. Horace Greeley Statue Inscription
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 904 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 31, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
