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

Liberty Poles

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

1. Liberty Poles Marker

Inscription. Here in the ancient commons of the city, where before the time of our national independence five liberty poles were successively set up, this flag pole of 1921 is placed in grateful remembrance of all lovers of our country who have died that the liberty won on these shores might be the heritage of the world.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 40° 42.752′ N, 74° 0.448′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Civic Center. Marker is on Broadway, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located in City Hall Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10279, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. British Soldiers' Barracks (here, next to this marker); The Freedom Tree (a few steps from this marker); The Bridewell 1775-1838 (within shouting distance of this marker); July 10, 2019 (within shouting distance of this marker); July 7, 2021 (within shouting distance of this marker); Woolworth Building (within shouting distance of this marker); July 10, 2015 (within shouting distance of this marker); November 6, 2009 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

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Liberty Flagstaff. Official NYC Parks description. (Submitted on February 24, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Marker in City Hall Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 5, 2008

2. Marker in City Hall Park

Photographed By Larry Gertner, February 15, 2019

3. Liberty Poles Marker

The marker in relation to the Bridewell site.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 980 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on February 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on February 20, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.