Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Church of the Generals
St. Johns Episcopal Church
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
1. The Church of the Generals Marker
General Robert E. Lee – Vestryman 1842-1844
General Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson – Baptized 1849
General Matthew B. Ridgway (N.A.T.O. Commander) – Baptized 1899
Other general and flag officers
who have worshipped here are
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 40° 36.756′ N, 74° 1.884′ W. Marker was in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It was in Fort Hamilton. It was at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Pkwy and 99th Street, on the right when traveling south on Fort Hamilton Pkwy. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11209, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
this page online
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: 12-Inch Naval Gun, Mark V, Model 8 (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Robert E. Lee (about 800 feet away); 12-Pounder Napoleons, Model of 1857 (Reproductions) (about 800 feet away); The First Resistance (about 800 feet away); John J. Carty Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Paul Jones (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Dover Patrol (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Robert E. Lee Tree (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed).
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
2. Marker on Fort Hamilton Pkwy
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
3. St. Johns Episcopal Church
Photographed by Larry Gertner, September 26, 2017
4. St. John's Episcopal Church
Church closed; building for sale.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, October 16, 2016
5. The Church of the Generals marker removed
Only the bolt holes remain. Possibly removed at the time of the church closing.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,245 times since then and 64 times this year. Last updated on September 28, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on September 28, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
