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

Francis Makemie

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

1. Francis Makemie Marker

Inscription.
Near this site in 1707 Francis Makemie, a native of Ireland and Father of American Presbyterianism, challenged the edict of Lord Cornbury, Governor of the colony, forbidding him from preaching here. The services he conducted in William Jackson’s home resulted in his being indicted for preaching a “Pernicious Doctrine.” His spirited court appearance resulted in his acquittal. It was the first great victory here for religious liberty.

July 27, 1982Irish Institute of New York

Erected 1982 by Irish Institute of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is July 27, 1982.

Location. 40° 42.313′ N, 74° 0.819′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. It is on Broadway, in the median. Marker is located at Bowling Green. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10004, 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: Evacuation Day (a few steps from this marker); September 10, 1926 (a few steps from this marker); June 13, 1927 (a few steps from this marker); June 23, 1926 (a few steps from

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this marker); Peregrine Falcons in New York City (a few steps from this marker); George T. Delacorte (within shouting distance of this marker); February 16, 1926 (within shouting distance of this marker); October 5, 1923 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Francis Makemie. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on March 3, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Francis Makemie. Wikipedia biography. (Submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

2. Francis Makemie Marker

Marker at Bowling Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

3. Marker at Bowling Green

Bowling Green Fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

4. Bowling Green Fountain

The marker is located just north of this fountain.

Francis Makemie image. Click for full size.

From Mail.cotyroneireland.com, unknown

5. Francis Makemie

Republic of Ireland postage stamp.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,343 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 5. submitted on April 9, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.