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

The Churchyard

By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009

1. The Churchyard Marker

Inscription.
After September 11th, debris from the collapse of the World Trade Center covered the streets of lower Manhattan. Soot, papers, computer monitors, window blinds, and other items from the towers filled St. Paul’s churchyard. The churchyard re-opened to the public on November 3, 2003, more than two years after the tragedy.

Location. 40° 42.686′ N, 74° 0.576′ W. Marker is in New York, New York, in New York County. Marker can be reached from Vesey Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is located in the churchyard behind St. Paul’s Chapel. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Holt (here, next to this marker); Bell of Hope (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Bell of Hope (a few steps from this marker); The Building (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul’s and the World Trade Center (a few steps from this marker); Lt. Col. E.M. Bechet, Sieur de Rochefontaine (a few steps from this marker); St. Paul's Chapel - the Building (a few steps from this marker); 100 Year-Old Sycamore (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New York.

More about this marker.

Marker at St. Paul's Chapel image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009

2. Marker at St. Paul's Chapel

The right side of the marker features a photo of St. Paul’s churchyard.

Categories. • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion •

St. Paul's Churchyard image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009

3. St. Paul's Churchyard

Ground Zero, the former site of the World Trade Center, can be seen behind the marker.

St. Paul's Chapel image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009

4. St. Paul's Chapel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 451 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.