Thieriot Avenue, Bronx: Named for a Tobacco Philanthropist

Thieriot Avenue runs through the Morris Park neighborhood of the Bronx. It honors Ferdinand Thieriot (1835–1913), a prominent tobacco merchant and philanthropist.

Key Facts

• Thieriot emigrated from France, built a successful tobacco import business in NYC.
• He donated land to the city for public parks and streets in the Bronx.
• The avenue was laid out on former Thieriot family property in the early 20th century.
• Nearby Thieriot Playground also bears his name.

Correction: The avenue is in the Bronx (Morris Park), not "not in the Bronx but in Morris Park"—Morris Park is a Bronx neighborhood.