General William Jenkins Worth Monument, Granite obelisk monument in Worth Square, Manhattan, United States
The General Worth Monument stands at forty feet tall, constructed of Quincy granite with detailed inscriptions and a decorative cast-iron fence surrounding its base.
The monument was dedicated on November 25, 1857, commemorating Major General William Jenkins Worth, who served in the Mexican-American War and commanded at West Point.
During the late nineteenth century, Columbia College students selected this monument as the starting point for their annual graduation celebration parades.
Located at the intersection of Broadway and Fifth Avenue, the monument offers visitors detailed information about General Worth through multiple inscribed panels.
The bronze fence enclosing the monument replicates the Congressional Sword of Honor that General Worth received in 1847 for his military service.
Location: New York City
Inception: 1857
Architects: James Goodwin Batterson
GPS coordinates: 40.74276,-73.98897
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:16
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