Sunset Park in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Red Lion Inn
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
1. Red Lion Inn Marker
Although the Americans put up a stubborn resistance, Grant’s forces pushed them back up the Gowanus Road toward the old Stone House. From there, thanks to a heroic counterattack by General Stirling, they were able to reach safety in Brooklyn Heights.
The British objective was Brooklyn Heights, which was vital to the defense of The City of New York.
Erected by State of New York.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 39.283′ N, 74° 0.179′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Sunset Park. Marker is on 35th Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in Green-Wood Cemetery, near the 35th Street entrance.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Delaware Regiment (a few steps from this marker); Martense Lane Rock (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); New York City Airliner Disaster (approx. 0.2 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); “The Greeter” / John Coleman / George Catlin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Park Slope Homes, Inc. (approx. 0.3 miles away); Korean War Irish Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Parkside Association, Inc. (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
More about this marker. The bottom of the marker features a picture of what the Red Lion Inn might have looked like. It has a caption of “Although there is no historic image of the Red Lion Inn, it probably looked a lot like Howard’s Half-Way House, a typical Long Island country inn. Image of Howard’s Inn – Picture Collection, The Branch Libraries, The New York Public Library, Astor, Lennox and Tilden Foundations.
Also on the marker are a map of “A Plan of the Battle of Brooklyn” that “highlights the approximate location of this historic site.”, and two pictures of soldiers of “The Continental Army.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
2. Marker in Green-Wood Cemetery
This road in Green-Wood Cemetery is actually a preserved section of the old Martense Road. Several historical markers are located here.
Also see . . .
1. Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776. U.S. History entry (Submitted on November 2, 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 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. History of the Old Stone House. Museum webpage (Submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, October 20, 2013
3. Red Lion Inn Marker in Green-Wood Cemetery
The marker can be seen here on the right.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
4. Old Stone House
After being overrun by British troops under General James Grant, the Americans defending the Red Lion Inn fell back to this house, before finally retreating to Brooklyn Heights.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,047 times since then and 66 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on October 20, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
