Gowanus in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Maryland Heroes
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
1. Maryland Heroes Marker
Erected 1952 by New York State Education Department.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is August 27, 1776.
Location. 40° 40.282′ N, 73° 59.431′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Gowanus. It is on 9th Street near 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is attached to the American Legion building on 9th Street and 3rd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 marker: American Legion Rawley Post 1636 (here, next to this marker); Maryland Regiment Burial Site
this page online
Other markers no longer nearby. The Old Stone House (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Battle of Brooklyn (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776. (Submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, 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 Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
2. Brooklyn Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
4. Marker at the American Legion
After the battle, the British buried the dead Marylanders "in a mass grave on a hillock in the midst of the swamp." Although the exact location is unknown, it is thought to be in the vicinity of the marker.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
5. Old Stone House
The Marylanders made their stand at this Stone House, allowing the rest of the Continental Army to escape to Brooklyn Heights. Of the 400 Marylanders, 256 died in front of this house and 100 others were killed or captured. Only 10 made it to Brooklyn Heights. The Stone House is located several blocks from the marker.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, August 24, 2019
6. Maryland Heroes burial site?
The empty lot next to the Legion Hall is said to be the burial site.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,468 times since then and 114 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on December 28, 2019, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
