Lower East Side in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Our Lady of Sorrow World War II Memorial

Photographed By R. C.

1. Our Lady of Sorrow World War II Memorial

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This tablet is dedicated in tribute to the men and women of our parish and community who so honorably served their country during World War II.

The dedication is followed by the many names of those from the parish that gave their lives or served during World War II.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 40° 43.165′ N, 73° 58.926′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Lower East Side. Marker is at the intersection of Stanton Street and Pitt Street, on the right when traveling east on Stanton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 213 Stanton St, New York NY 10002, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hamilton Fish Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Allen Ginsberg (approx. ¼ mile away); Pilgrimage Shrine (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Street Settlement and Neighborhood Playhouse (approx. 0.3 miles away); Jubilee Year (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Houses

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named First Houses (approx. 0.4 miles away); B’nai B’rith (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this memorial. Either age or vandals have removed some names from the bottom of the memorial.

Additional commentary.
1. Reason for names at top
I would assume that since they are at top and there is a star next to the names, that these were the men killed in action.

— Submitted May 23, 2008, by R. C. of College Station, Texas.

Our Lady of Sorrow Rectory and School image. Click for full size.

Photographed By R. C.

2. Our Lady of Sorrow Rectory and School

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2008, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,006 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2008, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.