Flatiron District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Madison Avenue Centennial
1836 1936
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
1. Madison Avenue Centennial Marker
from the Virginia estate
of
former President James Madison
presented to the City of New York
by the
Fifth Avenue Association, Inc.
to commemorate the first centennial
of the opening of Madison Avenue.
Erected 1936 by Fifth Avenue Association, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #04 James Madison series list.
Location. 40° 44.519′ N, 73° 59.26′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. It can be reached from Madison Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located on the east side of Madison Square Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10010, 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: Metropolitan Life Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (within shouting distance of this marker); David Glasgow Farragut (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Let It Grow! (about 300 feet away); To Our Heroes (about 300
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Welcome to Madison Square Park! / Caring for Your Park (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Madison Square Park / James Madison Tree Marker. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
2. Marker in Madison Square Park
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011
3. Madison Estate Tree
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 20, 2025
4. Madison Avenue Centennial Marker
The marker has been cleaned and restored through the years.
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 20, 2025
5. Madison Estate Tree
Looking up at the tree referenced in the historical marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on April 20, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.
