National Monument · New York (state), United States
Stonewall National Monument
Stonewall National Monument is a national monument in New York (state), United States, covering 7.7 acres (3.1 ha), established in 2016.
National Monument · New York (state), United States
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Park facts
| Park type | National Monument |
|---|---|
| Location | New York (state), United States |
| Area | 7.7 acres (3.1 ha) |
| Established | 2016 |
| Coordinates | 40.7339° N, 74.0022° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Stonewall National Monument
Stonewall National Monument is a 7.7-acre (3.1 ha) U.S. national monument in the West Village neighborhood of Greenwich Village in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The designated area includes the Stonewall Inn, the 0.19-acre (0.077 ha; 8,300 ft2; 770 m2) Christopher Park, and nearby streets including Christopher Street, the site of the Stonewall riots of June 28, 1969, widely regarded as the start of the modern LGBTQ rights movement in the United States. Stonewall National Monument is the first U.S. national monument dedicated to LGBTQ rights and history. President Barack Obama designated it as a national monument on June 24, 2016.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) · New York, United States · 7.4 miles away
- Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) · Newark, United States · 9.3 miles away
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) · New York, United States · 13.4 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Stonewall National Monument?
Stonewall National Monument is in New York (state), United States (40.7339° N, 74.0022° W).
When was Stonewall National Monument established?
Stonewall National Monument was established in 2016, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Stonewall National Monument?
Stonewall National Monument covers 7.7 acres (3.1 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stonewall_National_Monument — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/ston/ — Official park page.