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

St. Paul's Chapel

Landmarks of New York

Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008

1. St. Paul's Chapel Marker

Inscription. This famous example of Georgian architecture built 1764-1766, with spire and portico added 1794-1796, is the only church structure surviving the colonial era of New York City. The design by Thomas mcBean closely followed that of St. Martin-in-the-Fields by James Gibbs. President Washington was a regular attendant following his inauguration in 1789 when New York was the national capital.

Erected 1957 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Colonial Era • Notable Buildings • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, and the National Historic Landmarks series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 40° 42.675′ N, 74° 0.537′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Vesey Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. The marker is on the left side of the exterior wall of the 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. Richard Montgomery (here, next to this marker); Remains of Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery

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(here, next to this marker); October 19, 1977 (a few steps from this marker); October 20, 1969 (a few steps from this marker); Dr. William James MacNeven (a few steps from this marker); October 3, 1979 (a few steps from this marker); August 15, 1984 (a few steps from this marker); A Historic Landmark (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Regarding St. Paul's Chapel. The building is listed in the “American Institute of Architecture (AIA) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition”.

Also see . . .
1. The New York Community Trust. A long-time crusader for preservation, the Municipal Art Society joined with The New York Community Trust in 1956 to begin the “Landmarks of New York” project. (Submitted on October 27, 2009.)

2. The 1766 St. Paul's Chapel -- Broadway and Fulton Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Erik Lander

2. St. Paul's Chapel Marker

Registered National Historic Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008

3. Registered National Historic Landmark Marker

St. Paul's Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008

4. St. Paul's Chapel

St. Paul's Chapel Spire image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008

5. St. Paul's Chapel Spire

St. Paul's Chapel Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008

6. St. Paul's Chapel Interior

George Washington's Pew in St. Paul's Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

7. George Washington's Pew in St. Paul's Chapel

George Washington worshipped at St. Paul's during his Presidency until 1790 when the capital moved to Philadelphia.

Post 9-11 World Trade Center View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By F. Robby, June 30, 2008

8. Post 9-11 World Trade Center View

Looking out to where the World Trade Center used to stand, from the St. Paul's Chapel cemetery. Standing just across the street from the WTC, the chapel was saved by a 100-year-old Sycamore - subject of its own historical marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 25 times this year. Last updated on April 12, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on July 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 2. submitted on September 11, 2010, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. 7. submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 8. submitted on July 4, 2008, by F. Robby of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.