Bensonhurst in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New Utrecht Liberty Pole
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
1. New Utrecht Liberty Pole Marker
A second pole was erected on the same site in 1834.
The third pole was erected May 1899.
Committee
T.C. Van Pelt J. Lott Nostrand
November 1902
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The third pole was re-set
May 1899
by the descendants of those by whom
it was originally erected. The occasion
was appropriately observed by a
popular demonstration
and the unfurling of a new flag.
Committee
T.C. Van Pelt J. Lott Nostrand
Fourth Pole Erected
September 10, 1910
Presented by
Townsend C. Van Pelt
and his wife
Marie E. Van Pelt
to the
New Utrecht Liberty Pole Association
incorporated 1908
Fourth Liberty Pole
Destroyed by Lightning
July 14, 1936
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Replaced by
Fifth Liberty Pole
erected
October 1936
Sixth Liberty Pole erected 1948
Presented by
Dr. and Mrs. Bergen W. Glover
Mr. George M. Cowenhoven
Mr. and Mrs. Jeremiah Rutger Van Brunt
Erected 1902.
Topics. This historical marker is listed
this page online
Location. 40° 36.514′ N, 74° 0.047′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Bensonhurst. Marker is at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 84th Street, on the right when traveling north on 18th Avenue. Marker is on the flagpole on the front lawn of the New Utrecht Reformed Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11229, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. New Utrecht Reformed Church (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named New Utrecht Reformed Church (within shouting distance of this marker); The Battle of Brooklyn (within shouting distance of this marker); Milestone Park (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Milestone Park (about 500 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.
Also see . . . History of the New Utrecht Liberty Pole. New Utrecht Liberty Pole Association. (Submitted on May 3, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
2. Additional Markers on New Utrecht Liberty Pole
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
3. Third Pole Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
4. Fourth Liberty Pole Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
5. Fourth & Fifth Liberty Pole Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
6. Sixth Liberty Pole Marker
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
7. New Utrecht Liberty Pole
The 106 foot tall Liberty Pole is located on the front lawn of the New Utrecht Reformed Church.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
8. New Utrecht Liberty Pole Marker
Residents of the Town of New Utrecht erected the original Liberty Pole in 1783 to commemorate their liberation from and withdrawal of British troops. The original eagle weathervane can be seen in this photo atop the pole.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,133 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on May 3, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
