New York in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

To Our Heroes

By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

1. To Our Heroes Marker (west view)

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An eternal light, an inspiration and a promise of enduring peace. This star was lighted November XXI, MCMXXIII.

In memory of those who have made the supreme sacrifice for the triumph of the free peoples of the world.
To Our HeroesTis the Star Spangled Banner, oh long may it wave, o’er the land of the free and the home of the brave.

Erected to commemorate the first homecoming of the victorious Army and Navy of these United States, officially received by the City of New York on this site Anno Domini MCMXVIII.

Erected 1923.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, World I.

Location. 40° 44.523′ N, 73° 59.324′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and 5th Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Broadway. 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eternal Light Flagstaff (here, next to this marker); Young Australia League

To Our Heroes Marker (north view) image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

2. To Our Heroes Marker (north view)

(within shouting distance of this marker); 200 Fifth Avenue Clock (within shouting distance of this marker); William H. Seward (within shouting distance of this marker); Star of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); Major General William Jenkins Worth (within shouting distance of this marker); General Worth Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Fifth Avenue Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.

Also see . . . Eternal Light Flagstaff. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website. (Submitted on April 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

To Our Heroes Marker (east view) image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

3. To Our Heroes Marker (east view)

To Our Heroes Marker (south view) image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

4. To Our Heroes Marker (south view)

Marker in Madison Square Park image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

5. Marker in Madison Square Park

The monument consists of a granite pedestal and bronze cap at the base of a tall flagstaff, as seen in this photo.

Eternal Light Flagstaff image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

6. Eternal Light Flagstaff

This monument was dedicated on November 11, 1923 (Armistice Day at that time). It is the focal point of the annual Veterans Day parade in New York City.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 448 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 3, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.