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

Saint Paul’s Chapel

Revolutionary War Heritage Trail

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

1. Saint Paul’s Chapel Marker

Inscription. Manhattan’s only remaining Colonial-era church. See George Washington’s pew; tombs of General Richard Montgomery (first U.S. memorial) and General Etienne Rochefontaine; and the Pierre L’Enfant altarpiece.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.

Location. 40° 42.661′ N, 74° 0.541′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Broadway, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. January 10, 1969 (here, next to this marker); Honorable Thomas Addis Emmet (a few steps from this marker); October 20, 1969 (a few steps from this marker); July 6, 1976 (a few steps from this marker); Remains of Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery (a few steps from this marker); Richard Montgomery (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul's Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); May 19, 1965 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

More about this marker. The marker features

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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 . . .
1. St. Paul's. Nation's First Monument To Soldier; Washington Worshipped In Church. New York Freedom Trail website. (Submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

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.)

Marker at Saint Paul’s Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

2. Marker at Saint Paul’s Chapel

Saint Paul’s Chapel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

3. Saint Paul’s Chapel

Washington’s Pew image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

4. Washington’s Pew

George Washington used this pew during worship services during his presidency until the capital was moved to Philadelphia in 1790.

Pierre L’Enfant Altarpiece image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

5. Pierre L’Enfant Altarpiece

This altar was designed by French veteran of the American Revolution, Pierre L’Enfant, who designed Washington, D.C.

Saint Paul’s Chapel National Historic Landmark plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 4, 2022

6. Saint Paul’s Chapel National Historic Landmark plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,039 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 21, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on November 6, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.