Greenwich Village, New York, Not Greenwich, London
This site covers Greenwich Village in Manhattan, New York. Greenwich in London, with the Royal Observatory, the Prime Meridian and Greenwich Market, is a different place about 3,500 miles away. Nothing on this site concerns it.
The New York name comes from the Dutch Groenwijck, “green district”, and the earliest reference to “Greenwich” here dates from 1696. The Village runs from West 14th Street to Houston Street and from Broadway to the Hudson River. The history page traces the name, and the West Village page sets out the boundaries.
Frequently asked questions
Is Greenwich Village the same as Greenwich in London?
No. Greenwich Village is a neighbourhood of Manhattan, New York; Greenwich in London is a separate place about 3,500 miles away.
Does this site cover the Royal Observatory or Greenwich Market?
No. Both are in Greenwich, London, and nothing on this site concerns them.
Where does the New York name come from?
From the Dutch Groenwijck, “green district”; see the history page.