Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Robert E. Lee Tree

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

1. Robert E. Lee Tree Marker

Inscription. This tree was planted by
General Robert Edward Lee
while stationed at
Fort Hamilton
from 1842-1847
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The tree has been restored
and this tablet placed upon it
by the New York Chapter
United Daughters of the Confederacy
April 1912

Erected 1912 by United Daughters of the Confederacy.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1912.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 36.756′ N, 74° 1.885′ W. Marker was in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It was in Fort Hamilton. Marker was at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Pkwy and 99th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fort Hamilton Pkwy. Marker was located in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11209, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. 12-Inch Naval Gun, Mark V, Model 8 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Robert E. Lee (about 800 feet away); 12-Pounder “Napoleons”, Model of 1857 (Reproductions) (about 800 feet away); First Resistance to British Arms in NY (about 800 feet away); John J. Carty Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Paul Jones (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dover Patrol (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Also see . . . It’s Hard to Get Rid of a Confederate Memorial in New York City. New Yorker article about the plaque and other Confederate presences in NYC. (Submitted on July 20, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Brooklyn Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

2. Brooklyn Marker

The tree and marker are located in front of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Brooklyn.

St. John’s Episcopal Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

3. St. John’s Episcopal Church

This church, also called "The Church of the Generals," counted among its congregation Generals Robert E. Lee, who was a vestryman, and Stonewall Jackson, who was baptized here in 1849.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 26, 2017

4. St. John's Episcopal Church

Church closed; building for sale

Robert E. Lee Tree Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 26, 2017

5. Robert E. Lee Tree Markers

Both markers were removed by sawing away the iron railing. An August 17 article in the New York Times shows them being removed, supposedly in response to the violence in Charlottesville VA.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,986 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on September 28, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on September 28, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.