Kilgarvan in County Cork, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

Annie Moore Statue

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 11, 2015

1. Annie Moore Statue Marker

Inscription. Annie Moore and her brothers Anthony and Philip embarked from this town on 20 December, 1891 on the S.S. Nevada. Annie was the first person to be admitted to the United States of America through the new immigration centre at Ellis Island, New York on 1 January, 1892. This sculpture was unveiled by the President of Ireland, Mary Robinson, on 9 February, 1993. It was erected by the Cobh Heritage Trust Ltd. And is dedicated to all who emigrated from Ireland.

This sculpture won the Zeneca Ireland Ltd. Commemorative sculpture award. A statue of Annie Moore was also erected at Ellis Island, New York. The Commemoration of Annie Moore at New York and at Cobh was initiated by the Irish American Cultural Institute.

This sculpture is the work of Jeanne Rynhart of Bantry.

Erected 1993 by Cobh Heritage Trust Ltd.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Immigration • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1892.

Location. 51° 50.926′ N, 8° 17.926′ W. Marker is in Kilgarvan, Munster, in County Cork. It is on Lower Road. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

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it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

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on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dealbh Annie Moore / Annie Moore Statue (here, next to this marker); Annie Moore / Áine Ní Mhórdha (here, next to this marker); The Deepwater Quay (a few steps from this marker); Rising of 1798 / Éirí Amach 1798 (a few steps from this marker); The History of the Cobh – Cork Railway Line (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Cobh Line / Cobh – Cork Railway – A Vital Transport Lifeline (about 120 meters away); An Cóbh / Cobh (about 120 meters away); 150 Bliain - An Cóbh / Cobh 150 (about 120 meters away).

Also see . . . Landed On Ellis Island: New Immigration Buildings Opened Yesterday. The New York Time's account of the new immigration facility and Ms. Moore's entrance: ...As soon as the gangplank was run ashore, Annie tripped across it and was hurried into the big building that almost covers the entire island. By a prearranged plan she was escorted to a registry desk which was temporarily occupied by Mr. Charles M. Hendley, the former private secretary of Secretary Windom. He asked as a special favor the privilege of registering the first immigrant, and Col. Weber granted the request. When
Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 11, 2015

2. Annie Moore Statue
Cork Harbour can be seen in the background. The Statue sits next to the Cobh Heritage Center, where more can be learned about Annie's story.
the little voyager had been registered Col. Weber presented her with a ten-dollar gold piece and made a short address of congratulation and welcome. It was the first United States coin she had ever seen and the largest sum of money she had ever possessed. She says she will never part with it, but will always keep it as a pleasant memento of the occasion. She was accompanied by her two younger brothers. The trio came to join their parents, who live at 32 Monroe Street, this city. (Submitted on July 23, 2015.)

Additional keywords. migration, immigration

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Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 11, 2015

3. Annie Moore Statue Information

Located in the Cobh Heritage Center

Annie Moore Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon Fletcher, June 11, 2015

4. Annie Moore Statue

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

5. Annie Moore Statue Marker

The plaque has been cleaned and repointed between 2015 and 2026.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

6. Annie Moore Statue

The statue is located at the end of Deepwater Quay.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 15, 2026

7. Annie Moore Statue Marker

This is the top marker of the two found at the feet of the Moore family.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,233 times since then and 87 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 20, 2015, by Brandon Fletcher of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 13, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.