Bensonhurst in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Utrecht Reformed Church
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
1. New Utrecht Reformed Church Marker
The Stars and Stripes first flew over the Village of New Utrecht in November 1783, from a Liberty Pole erected at the head of New Utrecht’s main street (84th Street) to celebrate the withdrawal of the British from New York and Long Island at the end of the Revolutionary War. Local residents have replaced the Liberty Pole five times in the past two centuries, each time topped by its original eagle and “Liberty” weathervane. In 1908, the New Utrecht Liberty Pole Association was organized to ensure the continuance of this patriotic tradition.
Erected by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1783.
Location. 40° 36.505′ N, 74° 0.062′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Bensonhurst.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Battle of Brooklyn (here, next to this marker); New Utrecht Liberty Pole (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named New Utrecht Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Milestone Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Milestone Park (about 600 feet away); Necassius De Sille House (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Utrecht Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); Meucci Triangle (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
More about this marker. The right of the marker contains a photograph people with a horse and carriage in front of the New Utrecht Reformed Church circa 1890. Image courtesy Friends of Historic New Utrecht. The bottom left of the marker features a picture of the weather vane that tops the Liberty Pole. It has a caption of “This Rooster weather vane sat atop the original Nieuw Utrecht Reformed Church from 1700 until 1827 when it was demolished. Image courtesy Friends of Historic New Utrecht.” Next to this is a map showing A Plan of
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
2. Brooklyn Markers
Also see . . .
1. The Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776 at Long Island, New York. The American Revolutionary War website. (Submitted on April 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776. (Submitted on April 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. The Battle of Long Island 1776. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on April 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
4. New Utrecht Reformed Church and Buildings - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on February 25, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
3. Markers at the New Utrecht Reformed Church
Two markers are found at this location. The New Utrecht Reformed Church marker is seen here on the left.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
4. New Utrecht Reformed Church Liberty Pole
The Liberty Pole mentioned on the marker can be seen here in front of the church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
5. New Utrecht Reformed Church
This early gothic revival structure was built in 1828 using stones from the old 1700 New Utrecht Reformed Church that was located two blocks west of here.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 900 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
