Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Trinity Church
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
1. Trinity Church Marker
Founded in 1697, the original church burned in 1776 after the British occupation. The Soldiers’ Monument in the north churchyard commemorates heroes of the Revolutionary War.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Notable Buildings • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1697.
Location. 40° 42.478′ N, 74° 0.695′ 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 Wall Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10006, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. April 7, 1952 (here, next to this marker); Francis Lewis, 1713 - 1803 (here, next to this marker); Queen Elizabeth II (a few steps from this marker); Charlotte Temple (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Trinity Church (a few steps from this marker); November 13, 1951 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Richard Churcher (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
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More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of “The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail links historic sites that tell the story of New York’s decisive role in America’s fight for independence.”
Also see . . . Trinity Church. Burned During War, Trinity is Home to Monuments, Hamilton Grave. New York Freedom Trail website. (Submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
2. Markers at Trinity Church
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
3. Marker on Broadway
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
4. Trinity Church
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5. National Historic Landmark
Trinity Church and Graveyard.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
6. Trinity Church Nat'l Historic Landmark Marker
The National Historic Landmark Marker is located to the left of the entrance to Trinity Church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008
7. Grave of Alexander Hamilton
The churchyard of Trinity Church is the final resting place for many Revolutionary War soldiers, including Alexander Hamilton.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,017 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on November 4, 2018, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on November 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on November 28, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 7. submitted on November 22, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
