The location was designated as a public park in 1847, and since 1857 the square has served as both a memorial to and the burial site of William Jenkins Worth.

[1] The only other monument that doubles as a mausoleum is Grants Tomb in Harlem.

The 0.27 acre square is one of the many Triangle/Plazas administered by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.

[4] In spring 2017, as part of a capital reconstruction of Worth Square, Broadway between 24th and 25th Street was converted to a "shared street" where through vehicles are banned and delivery vehicles are restricted to 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h).

[5] As part of the 2017 project, Worth Square was expanded, converting the adjoining block of Broadway into a "shared street.