West Village in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Edwin Arlington Robinson

1869 - 1935

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

1. Edwin Arlington Robinson Marker

Inscription. The poet lived here at intervals from 1909 - 1912, while writing "The Town Down the River," a collection of poems including "Miniver Cheevy," dedicated to President Theodore Roosevelt, an admirer and supporter of Robinson.

Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 40° 43.978′ N, 74° 0.08′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in West Village. It is on Washington Place west of 6th Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 Washington Place, New York NY 10014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically,

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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: Frances Perkins (a few steps from this marker); Café Society (within shouting distance of this marker); Lambert Suydam House & Suydam Row (within shouting distance of this marker); Northern Dispensary (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Joseph’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named St. Joseph’s Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Alex Haley (1921-1992) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Biography of Edwin Arlington Robinson (earobinson.com, Gardiner Library Association). Edwin Arlington Robinson was born in the village of Head Tide in the town of Alna, Maine, on December 22, 1869, third son of Edward and Mary Elizabeth (Palmer) Robinson. Because his mother had expected a daughter, no male name had been selected for a possible son.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

2. Edwin Arlington Robinson Marker - Wide View
The marker is visible here just to the right of the doorway.
The following summer when the family vacationed at a resort in Harpswell, Maine, the ladies on the verandah challenged her to name the baby. The ladies placed names in a lottery, and the name drawn was “Edwin.” Because the lady who proposed “Edwin” as a name was from Arlington, Massachusetts, baby Robinson became Edwin Arlington Robinson, a name that was anathema to him throughout his life. He hated the family’s habit of calling him “Win,” and as an adult he always signed himself as “E. A.”... (Submitted on October 16, 2016.)

2. Simon & Garfunkel - Richard Cory　(Youtube.com,Live Canadian TV, 1966, 3.5 mins.). Simon and Garfunkel present their adaptation of of one of Robinson's better known poems, "Richard Cory." (Submitted on October 16, 2016.)

3. The E. Dean Fuller House -- No. 121 Washington Place. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Edwin Arlington Robinson image. Click for full size.

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3. Edwin Arlington Robinson

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on April 8, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.