Woodlawn: North Terminal of the Jerome Avenue Line in the Bronx

The Woodlawn station is an elevated New York City subway station located in the Woodlawn neighborhood of the Bronx. It serves as the northern terminus of the Jerome Avenue Line (4 service), being a crucial access point for area residents and visitors to the nearby Woodlawn Cemetery and Van Cortlandt Park.

Connections and Services

The Woodlawn station is a single terminal station and is not part of a transfer complex with other subway lines.

Woodlawn Station (Jerome Avenue Line)

• This station is the northern terminus of the Jerome Avenue Line of the New York City Subway (IRT Division).
• It is served by trains of the service:
  • 4 (green)
  • (Single service)
  • (Jerome Avenue Line)
  • (North Terminal)
• General entrance address: Intersection of Bainbridge Avenue and Jerome Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467

Additional Service Information

• This station exclusively serves the Jerome Avenue Line.
• It does not offer direct transfers within the station to other subway lines. The available services are:
  • 4 (green)
  • (No other direct subway services)
• Station entrances are located in the vicinity of Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue.

As a terminal station, it does not allow direct transfers to other lines of the New York City subway system within the station itself.

Importance and Location

• The station is located at the intersection of Jerome Avenue and Bainbridge Avenue, in the heart of the Woodlawn neighborhood in the Bronx.
• Its strategic location makes it a key access point to important destinations such as:

  • Nearby Attractions

    • Woodlawn Cemetery: An extensive historic cemetery and arboretum, designated a National Historic Landmark.
    • Van Cortlandt Park: One of the city’s largest parks, offering green and recreational spaces.
    • The residential neighborhood of Woodlawn: Known for its strong Irish-American heritage.
    • Local shops and restaurants along Katonah Avenue.

  • Neighborhood Context

    • Woodlawn is a predominantly residential neighborhood located in the northern end of the Bronx.
    • It has a notable Irish-American community and heritage.
    • It is located near the border with the city of Yonkers, in Westchester County.

  • Other Points of Interest

    • Proximity to facilities such as Montefiore Medical Center (accessible by bus).
    • As a terminal station, it often allows passengers to find seats more easily when starting their journey south.

History and Evolution

• The Woodlawn station was inaugurated on April 15, 1918, as part of the extension of the IRT’s Jerome Avenue Line.
• It has functioned as the northern terminus of the line since its opening, serving the Woodlawn community for over a century.
• The station has maintained its essential function as the end point of the line and a vital connection for the north Bronx.

Interesting Facts

• It is the northernmost station in the Bronx on the Jerome Avenue Line and one of the northernmost in the entire subway system.
• Its proximity to Woodlawn Cemetery makes it relevant for visitors and those attending memorial services.
• It is an elevated station, characteristic of many IRT outer borough lines.