Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Churchyard
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
1. The Churchyard Marker
After September 11th, debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center covered the streets of lower Manhattan. Soot, papers, computer monitors, window blinds, and other items from the towers filled St. Paul’s churchyard. The churchyard re-opened to the public on November 3, 2003, more than two years after the tragedy.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1944.
Location. 40° 42.686′ N, 74° 0.576′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker can be reached from Vesey Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in the churchyard behind St. Paul’s Chapel. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Holt (here, next to this marker); Bell of Hope (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bell of Hope (a few steps from this marker); The Building (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul’s and the World Trade Center (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. E.M. Bechet, Sieur de Rochefontaine (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul's Chapel - the Building
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More about this marker. The right side of the marker features a photo of St. Paul’s churchyard.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
2. Marker at St. Paul's Chapel
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
3. St. Paul's Churchyard
Ground Zero, the former site of the World Trade Center, can be seen behind the marker.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
4. St. Paul's Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 569 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
