How many national monuments are in New York?

This article lists the 116 National Historic Landmarks in New York City. One of the New York City sites is also a national monument, and there are two more national monuments in New York City. In New York state, there are 276 National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), the most of any state.



As of 2026, New York State is home to 10 National Monuments, with the vast majority concentrated in and around New York City. These include iconic sites like the Statue of Liberty National Monument, which encompasses both Liberty Island and Ellis Island, and the African Burial Ground National Monument, a sacred site in Lower Manhattan. Others include Castle Clinton, Governors Island, and the Stonewall National Monument, which commemorates the 1969 uprising for LGBTQ+ rights. Beyond the city, the Fort Stanwix National Monument in Rome, NY, preserves a crucial Revolutionary War site. It is important to distinguish these from "National Memorials" (like Grant’s Tomb) or "National Historic Sites," of which New York has many more. These monuments are managed by the National Park Service and serve as vital protected landmarks that chronicle the state's deep connections to immigration, military history, and civil rights movements.

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This was followed by the formation of the National Park Service in 1916. As of January 2021, there are 130 National Monuments that are managed by various federal agencies. From New York's Statue of Liberty to California's Muir Woods, these monuments are as diverse as they are beautiful.

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In addition to the World War II Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Veterans Memorial, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial, Thomas Jefferson Memorial and Ford's Theatre, the National Mall & Memorial Parks includes more than 65 lesser known monuments and memorials.

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It allows the president of the United States to permanently reserve public lands with significant prehistoric, historic, or natural features. There are few statutory limits upon this power; the only restrictive clause in the law limits the monuments to the smallest area compatible with their management.

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Moais – Easter Island, Chile The famous Moai of Easter Island are one of the rarest and most mysterious monuments on the planet. There are around 900 of them in total, making it the largest sculptural art exhibition in Rapa Nui. Interestingly, some of the sculptures form groups and others are isolated.

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Statue of Unity This colossal monument stands on a base of 58 meters, bringing its total height to an astounding 240 meters. The inauguration took place on October 31st, 2018, coinciding with Vallabhbhai Patel's 143rd birth anniversary. As of 2023, it remains the tallest statue globally.

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The Falls have long been an important site for hydroelectric power and ancillary industries. Together, these elements have contributed to Niagara Falls' importance in the American imagination, as a national landmark, and a symbol of the American conservation movement.

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Even so, Our Lady of Paris stands tall and consolidates as the most visited monument in the world. Some 12 million people visit this cathedral more than 850 years old.

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