Flushing in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Kingsland

By Christopher Kirch, December 2, 2020

1. Kingsland Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Kingsland House was built c. 1785 for Quaker farmer Charles Doughty. The name "Kingsland" derives from Doughty's son-in-law, English sea captain Joseph King, who bought the house in 1801. Characterized by a full two stories, wide side-hall plan, gambrel roof, and central chimney, the house is a well-scaled and proportioned example of the indigenous Long Island half-house form, which flourished locally in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Threatened by demolition, the house was relocated to its present site in 1968.

Erected by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture.

Location. 40° 45.814′ N, 73° 49.458′ W. Marker is in Flushing, New York, in Queens County. Marker is on 37th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 143-35 37th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Weeping Beech Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); John Bowne House (about 300 feet away, measured in

By Christopher Kirch, December 2, 2020

2. Kingsland Marker

a direct line); Fox Oaks (about 300 feet away); Flushing Civil War Monument (approx. 0.3 miles away); Friends Meeting House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Quaker Meeting House (approx. 0.3 miles away); David Dinkins Circle (approx. 1.3 miles away); Flushing Meadows Corona Park (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flushing.

By Christopher Kirch, December 2, 2020

3. Kingsland Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2020, by Christopher Kirch of Massapequa, New York. This page has been viewed 23 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 2, 2020, by Christopher Kirch of Massapequa, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.