Woodhaven in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
1940 Woodhaven P O
[Woodhaven Post Office]
Erected by Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Postal Mail and Philately, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.
Location. 40° 41.568′ N, 73° 51.678′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Woodhaven. Marker is on Forest Parkway north of Jamaica Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 86-42 Forest Parkway, Woodhaven NY 11421, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodhaven Patriotic League World War II Honor Roll (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodhaven Library (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Betty Smith (about 700 feet away); Fred Christ Trump (approx. 0.2 miles away); 8026 88 Avenue (approx. 0.2 miles away); Neir's Tavern / Union Course (approx. ¼ mile away); First House Number in Queens (approx. ¼ mile away); Dexter Park (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 279 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 9, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4. submitted on May 10, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.