Independence Flagstaff, Memorial flagpole in Union Square Park, Manhattan, United States

The Independence Flagstaff, also known as the Charles F. Murphy Memorial Flagpole, is a 106-foot monument in Union Square Park. Sculptor Anthony de Francisci designed it with a steel pole, copper sheathing, and a granite pedestal adorned with bronze bas-reliefs and plaques. It stands in axial alignment with Henry Kirke Brown's statues of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.

The flagpole was first planned as a memorial to Charles Francis Murphy, a Tammany Hall political leader, but public opposition led to its rededication to the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Sculptor Anthony de Francisci cast the memorial in 1926, and it was dedicated on July 4, 1930.

The flagpole was first planned as a memorial to Charles Francis Murphy, a Tammany Hall political leader, but public opposition led to its rededication to the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Sculptor Anthony de Francisci, who also designed the Peace dollar, created the monument.

The monument sits in Union Square Park near multiple subway lines at Union Square station, making it straightforward to reach from anywhere in the city. The surrounding area is pedestrian-friendly and accessible, so you can easily visit while walking through the neighborhood.

The flagpole was first planned as a memorial to Charles Francis Murphy, a Tammany Hall political leader, but public opposition led to its rededication to the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Sculptor Anthony de Francisci cast it in 1926, and it was dedicated on July 4, 1930.