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

Horace Greeley

1811 - 1872

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

1. Horace Greeley Marker

Inscription. Journalist who said "Go West, young man!" lived here when he was editor and publisher of the New York Tribune. An outspoken progressive reformer, he championed Western expansion and rights for women and young people.

Erected by Historic Landmarks Preservation Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Civil Rights • Communications. In addition, it is included in the New York, New York City Historic Landmarks Preservation Center Cultural Medallions series list.

Location. 40° 44.292′ N, 73° 59.345′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Flatiron District. Marker is on East 19th Street east of Broadway, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 East 19th Street, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Theodore Roosevelt (within shouting distance of this marker); Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace (within shouting distance of this marker); Pirates of Penzance Composition Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Gorham Apartments (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); 105 East 19th Street (about 500 feet away); Robert Henri (about 500 feet away); The Germania Life Insurance Company Building (about 600 feet away); Armenian Grove Plaque (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Also see . . .
1. Horace Greeley. Wikipedia biography:
Horace Greeley (February 3, 1811 – November 28, 1872) was founder and editor of the New-York Tribune, among the great newspapers of its time. Long active in politics, he served briefly as a congressman from New York, and was the candidate of the new Liberal Republican party in the 1872 presidential election. He crusaded against incumbent President Ulysses S. Grant and lost in a landslide. (Submitted on October 12, 2016.)

2. The Much-Altered Horace Greeley House -- No. 35 East 19th St. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Horace Greeley Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 3, 2016

2. Horace Greeley Marker - Wide View

<i>Horace Greeley and Family</i> image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Otto Knirsch, Hoboken, circa 1855

3. Horace Greeley and Family

Lithograph image courtesy of the Library of Congress.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 350 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2016, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.