Financial District in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic St. Paul’s Chapel
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
1. Historic St. Paul’s Chapel Marker
Established in 1766
Manhattan’s Oldest Public Building in Continuous Use
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Witness to The Great Fire of 1776
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Host to George Washington on Inauguration Day
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Survivor of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001
A Parish of Trinity Church in the City of New York
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1818.
Location. 40° 42.698′ N, 74° 0.561′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Financial District. Marker is on Vesey Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located on Vesey Street, at the entrance to the churchyard, between Church Street and Broadway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New York NY 10007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 100 Year-Old Sycamore (a few steps from this marker); Bell of Hope (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bell of Hope (a few steps from this marker); New York County Lawyers Association (within shouting distance of this marker); The Churchyard (within shouting distance of this marker); John Holt (within shouting
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Waddington, NY, 1818, was modeled after this church.
Also see . . .
1. Trinity Church - St. Paul's Chapel. (Submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The 1766 St. Paul's Chapel -- Broadway and Fulton Street. "Daytonian in Manhattan" entry. (Submitted on April 10, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, September 10, 2011
2. Historic St. Paul’s Chapel Marker
This photo of the marker shows ribbons that were placed for the tenth anniversary of the attack.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
3. St. Paul’s Chapel
The marker is located on the fence seen here at the north entrance to the churchyard.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
4. Historic St. Paul’s Chapel
During the British occupation of Manhattan during the Revolutionary War, a fire burned down most of lower Manhattan. St. Paul's, being farther north, was not damaged.
On 9/11/2001 the World Trade Center, located adjacent to the churchyard, rained down debris on the church. Again, St. Paul's avoided destruction.
On 9/11/2001 the World Trade Center, located adjacent to the churchyard, rained down debris on the church. Again, St. Paul's avoided destruction.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
5. George Washington’s Pew
President George Washington sat here while attending services at St. Paul's until the capital was moved to Philadelphia.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
6. Pew of Gov. George Clinton
George Clinton, New York's first governor, used this pew when attending St. Paul's. This pew was used to store supplies during the volunteer ministry following September 11, 2001.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
7. Gen. Montgomery Monument
This monument, located at the entrance to the church, honors Gen. Richard Montgomery who fell at the attack of Quebec on December 31, 1775.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, June 24, 2009
8. Pierre L’Enfant Altarpiece
The altar inside St. Paul's was designed by French veteran of the American Revolution, Pierre L’Enfant, who designed Washington, D.C.
Photographed By Michael [Redated], October 2022
9. Bell Of Hope
Rung at St. Paul's Chapel every 9/11
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,331 times since then and 27 times this year. Last updated on December 4, 2014, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on September 19, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on June 15, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 14, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 9. submitted on October 24, 2022, by Michael [Redated] of Montgomery, New York, USA. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
