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

Cornelius Heeney

1754-1848

 
 
Cornelius Heeney Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019
1. Cornelius Heeney Marker
Inscription. Irish immigrant – devote (sic) Catholic-American patriot coming in poverty – raising by industry
Generous with the orphans and widows
Donated his land at 5th Ave. for the erection of St. Patrick’s Cathedral. In 1835 the church of St. Paul was built on his farm
His burial site may be visited in the church yard
“This is how all will know you as my disciples: your love for one another”
Plaque donated by “Friends of Cornelius”
Omaha, Nebraska, in his 150 aniv.
 
Erected 1998 by “Friends of Cornelius”.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public WorkChurches & ReligionColonial Era. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.
 
Location. 40° 41.248′ N, 73° 59.616′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Cobble Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Congress Street, on the right when traveling south on Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 180 Court Street, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Paul Catholic Church (a few steps from this marker); Burial Site of Cornelius Heeney (within shouting distance of this marker); Gene's Tree
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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cobble Hill Historic District (about 600 feet away); Ponkiesberg Fortification (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brooklyn (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Cobble Hill Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birth Place of Jennie Jerome (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
 
More about this marker. St. Paul's RC Church is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects) Guide to New York City, Fifth Edition".
 
Regarding Cornelius Heeney. Heeney made his fortune in the fur trade, given a share of John Jacob Astor's interests when the latter retired.
 
St. Paul's RC Church image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019
2. St. Paul's RC Church
The marker is out of sight, to the left of the entrance.
Cornelius Heeney gravesite image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019
3. Cornelius Heeney gravesite
The churchyard is reachable by an alley on Court Street.
The churchyard and gravesite image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019
4. The churchyard and gravesite
Our Lady of Fatima image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019
5. Our Lady of Fatima
Near the churchyard path entrance.
Shrine marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, May 3, 2019
6. Shrine marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 223 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on April 30, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 4, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
 
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