Park Slope in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Stone House
Revolutionary War Heritage Trail
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
1. Old Stone House Marker
During the 1776 Battle of Brooklyn, Maryland continental soldiers under General William Alexander waged a crucial battle at this site. This Dutch farmhouse has been reconstructed.
Erected by New York State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 40.377′ N, 73° 59.07′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Park Slope. It is on 4th Street west of 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in Byrne Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 336 3rd St, 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: A different
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Other markers no longer nearby. The Old Stone House (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); The Battle of Brooklyn (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The marker features a map of New York State with Revolutionary War Heritage Trail Sites indicated. It has a caption of The Revolutionary War Heritage Trail links historic sites that tell the story of New Yorks decisive role in Americas fight for independence.
Regarding Old Stone House. The building is listed in the "AIA (American Institute of Architects)
Also see . . .
1. The Old Stone House. Museum Website homepage (Submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776. Online Highways entry (Submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. 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.)
4. Old Stone House of Brooklyn, The - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on March 3, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
3. Marker and Brooklyns Byrne Park
This is a photo of marker in its prior context.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
4. Old Stone House
The Maryland Regiment under General William Alexander (Lord Stirling) held off the British troops on August 27, 1776, allowing the bulk of the American Army to escape to Brooklyn Heights.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
5. Vechte-Cortelyou House
At the end of the August 27, 1776 battle, 256 Maryland soldiers lay dead in front of this house. Only 10 escaped across the Gowanus Creek to Brooklyn Heights.
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
6. Diorama of Fighting at Old Stone House
This diorama of the Marylanders battling the British troops at the Stone House during the Battle of Brooklyn is on display in the Stone House.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,482 times since then and 131 times this year. Last updated on March 5, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. Photos: 1. submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 2. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
