Prospect Park in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Line of Defense
August 27, 1776
Photographed by Seva Zaslavsky, October 5, 2024
1. Line of Defense Marker
175 feet south
Siege of Valley Grove House
150 feet north
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 39.977′ N, 73° 58.007′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Prospect Park. It is on East Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on East Drive in Brooklyn's Prospect Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11225, 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: Historic Marker of Battle Pass (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Dongan Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Taiwan Blue Pheasant (about 500 feet away, measured
this page online
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. Line of Defense Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
3. Marker in Prospect Park
The American army defended this pass against Hessian troops during the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. British troops used a pass further to the east and were able to flank the Americans.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
4. Battle of Long Island Marker
After being flanked, the Americans retreated to the Old Stone House near the Gowanus Creek for a final stand.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
5. Line of Defense Markers
The marker indicating the location of the American Line of Defense can be seen in the background of this photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,074 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 5, 2024, by Seva Zaslavsky of Maplewood, New Jersey. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
