Morningside Heights in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York Korean War Memorial
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
1. New York Korean War Memorial Marker
west of Chaplains’ Row
are planted
in sacred memory of
members of all
our armed forces
of the United States
who made
the supreme sacrifice
in the Korean War 1950
in the defense of freedom.
Presented to
the City of New York
October 25, 1953
by Daughters of the Defenders of the Republic, U.S.A.
Amanda Shaw Hirsch
Founder, President General
Erected 1953 by Daughters of the Defenders of the Republic, U.S.A.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1906.
Location. 40° 48.724′ N, 73° 57.816′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Morningside Heights. Marker is on Riverside Drive, in the median. Marker is on a triangle of grass in front of Riverside Church, and just south of Grant's Tomb. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Four Chaplains Memorial (here, next to this marker); Battle of Harlem Heights (here, next to this marker); Madonna and Child (within shouting distance of this marker); Sakura Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Grant Memorial
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Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
2. New York City Markers
Several markers are found here in front of Riverside Church, seen at the top of the photo.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 19, 2008
3. Markers near Grant's Tomb
Grant's Tomb can be seen in the background of the photo, just north of the marker.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, 111/4/2017
4. The Memorial Trees referenced in the Korean War and Four Chaplains markers
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 619 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
