This chapel is mentioned in the book, The Harbinger. This chapel is directly across from Ground Zero. It was protected from damage from a large sycamore tree that protected it during the attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. This chapel played a significant role when our founding fathers walked there to dedicate our country to God.

While on your way to the 9/11 Memorial, take a quick detour into St Paul's Chapel on Ann Street. The only building left undamaged when the Trade Towers (across the street) fell. The little Chapel became a refuge for rescue workers and mourners alike. It still holds the messages and blessings from vicitim's families and well-wishers. The day we were there they had a dance performance in honour of the tragedy which ran for 24 hours straight. Humble and noble at the same time.

This chapel is amazing as it has been here since George Washington was inaugurated! Neither the chapel not the cemetery were damaged at ALL, despite being right across the street from all of the destruction and devastation of 911!

There is a display of patches of support send from firefighters and policement from all over the world that is incredibly moving. There are photos, boots and jackets of the firefighters- a must-see when visiting the 911 Memorial.

I found St Paul's Chapel to be an amazing and beautiful piece of heaven in the city. The fact that it is only across the street from the 9/11 Memorial and that it was used as a place for the workers to come a rest makes this place even more poignant. It has 9/11 memorabilia both inside and around the cemetery. The cemetery alone is historical with headstones dating back to the early 1700's.
If you are visiting the 9/11 Memorial then you must stop to visit St Paul's Chapel.