Downtown in Syracuse in Onondaga County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

James K. McGuire

Ancient Order of Hibernians

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 17, 2019

1. James K. McGuire Marker

Inscription. James K. McGuire was elected Mayor of Syracuse at 26 years old in 1895. Known as the "Boy Mayor," he was reelected two times. The McGuire family emigrated from County Fermanagh, and Irish nationalism dominated his life. As President of Clan-na-Gael, he brought his friend Eamon de Valera to Syracuse in 1919 to raise money by selling bonds to support the new Irish Republic.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 43° 2.979′ N, 76° 8.951′ W. Marker is in Syracuse, New York, in Onondaga County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on East Washington Street just east of Montgomery Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at eye-level on a sidewalk light pole near the southwest corner of Syracuse City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 233 East Washington Street, Syracuse NY 13202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Syracuse Grade Crossing Elimination (a few steps from this marker); Daniel Webster's "Syracuse Speech" (within shouting distance of this marker); Courier Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Gateway to the World (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gardening Along the Erie Canal

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(about 400 feet away); Why a Weighlock? (about 400 feet away); Pitts Park (about 400 feet away); Locks (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Syracuse.

Also see . . .
1. James Kennedy McGuire (Wikipedia). James Kennedy McGuire was the Mayor of Syracuse, New York from 1895 to 1902. He was a member of Tammany Hall. In 1902 he was Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Democratic State Committee. When indicted in 1913 he fled to Puerto Rico. (Submitted on November 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. Ancient Order of Hibernians (Wikipedia). The Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish Catholic fraternal organization. Members must be male, Catholic, and either born in Ireland or of Irish descent. Its largest membership is now in the United States, where it was founded in New York City in 1836. (Submitted on November 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

James K. McGuire Marker • <i>tall view<br>(East Washington Street in background)</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 17, 2019

2. James K. McGuire Marker • tall view
(East Washington Street in background)

James K. McGuire Marker • <i>wide view<br>(marker mounted on light pole, near bottom right)</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 17, 2019

3. James K. McGuire Marker • wide view
(marker mounted on light pole, near bottom right)

(Syracuse City Hall in background)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 252 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 7, 2019, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.