Union Square in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Lafayette
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Lafayette Marker
As soon as I heard of
American Independence,
my heart
was enlisted.
1776.
[ Back of Monument ]
Erected 1876
[ Left on Monument ]
To the City of New York
France
In remembrance of sympathy
in time of trial
1776 – 1876
[ Dedication Plaque ]
Marquis de Lafayette
Cast 1873 Dedicated 1876
Frederic – Auguste Bartholdi
Restoration in 1991 funded by
The Grand Marnier Foundation
through the Adopt-A-Monument Program
Sponsored by the Municipal Art Society, Art Commission
and Parks Department
Erected 1876 by French Residents of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 44.14′ N, 73° 59.4′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Union Square. It is on Union Square East, on the right when traveling south. Monument is located in the east side of Union Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10001, 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: Union Square Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Independence Flagstaff (within shouting
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Other markers no longer nearby. Abraham Lincoln Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); George Washington Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named George Washington Statue (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the New York City Pride March (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Century Center for the Performing Arts (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Right of Monument
