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

175th Anniversary of Greek Independence

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

1. 175th Anniversary of Greek Independence Marker

Inscription. 55’ Flag Pole donated to the City of New York by the Federation of Hellenic Societies of Greater New York on behalf of the Greek American community, in celebration of the 175th Anniversary of Greek Independence, and the 100th Anniversary of the Modern Olympic Games which originated in Greece.

March 28, 1996
Bowling Green Park

Erected 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1996.

Location. 40° 42.328′ N, 74° 0.813′ 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 on a flagpole just north of Bowling Green Park. 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: Peregrine Falcons in New York City (a few steps from this marker); November 11, 1927 (a few steps from this marker); April 30, 1928 (a few steps from this marker); Cunard Building (a few steps from this marker); Evacuation Day (a few steps from this marker); July 18, 1927 (a few steps from this marker); October 18, 1926 (a few steps from this marker); June 23, 1926 (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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sectionhead>Another marker is no longer nearby. In Honor of Evacuation Day (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Marker at Bowling Green image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011

2. Marker at Bowling Green

Greek Independence Flagpole image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, March 26, 2011

3. Greek Independence Flagpole

The marker is on the flagpole seen here on the left.

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 706 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.