Duffy Square

Duffy Square is a square in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It was created and named after Chaplain Francis P. Duffy, a World War I hero from New York's Fighting 69th Infantry Regiment. The square and the statue of Father Duffy were dedicated by Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia on 2 May, 1937. It stands on the north end of Duffy Square.

On the south end of Duffy Square is the statue of composer, playwright and actor George M. Cohan. In addition, there was once a fifty-foot, eight-ton plaster statue entitled Purify, which stood there in 1909.

Duffy Square, New York City
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Duffy Square and its namesake statue were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

How to reach Duffy Square

Take the N, R or W train to the 49th Street subway station. Walk south along Seventh Avenue until you reach Duffy Square on your right, after intersection of West 47th Street. Alternatively take 1 train to the 50th Street subway station. Walk south along Broadway until you reach Duffy Square on your left, after intersection of West 47th Street.

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