Jamaica in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The King Mansion

Built 1750

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 21, 2017

1. The King Mansion Marker

Inscription. Home of Rufus King, who served his state and country with honor and distinction as delegate to the Continental Congress 1784, 1785, 1786. U.S. Senator from New York, 1789-1796, Minister to England 1796-1803, 1825-1826, under Washington, Adams, and Jefferson. Returned to Senate 1813. Re-elected to fourth term 1819.

Also home of John Alsop King, son of Rufus King, elected to Congress 1848. Governor of New York 1857-1859, who died here July 7, 1867.

Erected by Department of Parks, Borough of Queens, City of New York.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is July 7, 1867.

Location. 40° 42.175′ N, 73° 48.22′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Jamaica. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 150th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY 11432, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. King Manor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Justice Marshall 1908 - 1993 (about 300 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church and Graveyard (about 800 feet away); Grace Church (about 800 feet away); La Casina Building

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Prospect Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Prospect Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Monica's Catholic Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Also see . . .
1. Rufus King House, 150th Street & Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, Queens County, NY (HABS, LOC). "Significance: Home of Rufus King, signer of the United States Constitution. He served on the Continental Congress, was a US Senator for nearly 18 years, and twice served as Ambassador to Great Britian. Though never elected to those offices, King was twice selected as the Federalist candidate for Vice President and once for President." (Submitted on September 27, 2017.)

2. King Manor Museum and Park (New York City Dept. of Parks & Recreation). (Submitted on September 27, 2017.)

The King Mansion Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 21, 2017

2. The King Mansion Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible here to the right of the door.

Oblique view of house - Rufus King House, 150th Street & Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, Queens County, NY image. Click for full size.

Jack Boucher (Historic American Buildings Survey), circa 1970

3. Oblique view of house - Rufus King House, 150th Street & Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, Queens County, NY

Note the arrangement with the two guns and what appears to be a memorial or marker, visible on the left, are no longer extant.

<i>Rufus King, Nat.1755- Ob.1827</i> image. Click for full size.

etched by Albert Rosenthal after painting by Trumbull (courtesy Library of Congress), 1888

4. Rufus King, Nat.1755- Ob.1827

The King Mansion - Additional Information image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 19, 2012

5. The King Mansion - Additional Information

Credits. This page was last revised on July 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 27, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.