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

First Resistance to British Arms in NY

By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

1. First Resistance to British Arms in NY Marker

The marker disregards the capture of Fort Ticonderoga from the British which took place over a year earlier, on May 10, 1775.

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

To commemorate
the first resistance
made to British arms
in New York State
August 1776

Erected by the
Long Island Society
Daughters of the Revolution
A.D. 1916

Erected 1916 by Daughters of the Revolution, Long Island Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.

Location. 40° 36.695′ N, 74° 2.033′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. 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. The Dover Patrol (within shouting distance of this marker); John Paul Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Inspiratio per exemplum – Inspiration through example (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); 12-Pounder “Napoleons”, Model of 1857 (Reproductions)

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

By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

2. Marker in John Paul Jones Park

(about 700 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 800 feet away); M1857 12 Pounder Napoleon (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Also see . . .
1. Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776. (Submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Long Island 1776. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.)

Brooklyn Marker image. Click for full size.

By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008

3. Brooklyn Marker

15,000 British and Hessian troops crossed over from Staten Island to this point on August 22, 1776. They were met by 200 Pennsylvania riflemen, who soon withdrew.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,280 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.