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

John Paul Jones

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

1. John Paul Jones Marker

Inscription. In honor of
John Paul Jones
Father of the U.S. Navy
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This flagpole has been refabricated
from the mast of the U.S.S. Daniel No. 335,
by Lt. Alton Douglass and the crew of
U.S.S. Seattle A.O.E. 3, and installed
on this site with the generous
assistance of interested contractors.
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Memorial Committee
Edward W. Evans, President
Arthur J. O’Brien, Vice President
Jean Gray Barry, Treasurer
Honorable Angelo J. Arcuilo
City Council Minority Leader
Charles J. Henry, Engineer
Erected October 27, 1980

Erected 1980.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical date for this entry is October 27, 1959.

Location. 40° 36.679′ N, 74° 2.037′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Hamilton. Marker is on 101st Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in John Paul Jones Park, under the Verranzo Narrows Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11209, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam War Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Dover Patrol (within shouting distance of this marker); First Resistance to British Arms in NY (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Inspiratio per exemplum – Inspiration through example (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 12-Pounder “Napoleons”, Model of 1857 (Reproductions) (about 600 feet away); General Robert E. Lee (about 700 feet away); 12-Inch Naval Gun, Mark V, Model 8 (about 700 feet away); 13-inch Seacoast Mortar, Pattern 1861 (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Also see . . .
1. John Paul Jones, Naval Hero. A brief biography and overview of John Paul Jones' naval adventures. (Submitted on May 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. John Paul Jones Park. New York City Department of Parks & Recreation website. (Submitted on May 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

Brooklyn Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

2. Brooklyn Marker

Markers in John Paul Jones Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

3. Markers in John Paul Jones Park

The John Paul Jones marker is at the base of the flagpole seen here. The obelisk in the background honors the American Naval Forces in Europe during World War I.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,405 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.