Cobble Hill in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gene's Tree
Eugene Wajda
Founder of the original Gowanus Yacht Club
"Life should be filled with laughter"
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 41.277′ N, 73° 59.667′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Cobble Hill. Marker is on Congress Street just east of Clinton Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Congress St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Burial Site of Cornelius Heeney (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornelius Heeney (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cobble Hill Historic District (about 300 feet away); St. Paul Catholic Church (about 300 feet away); Ponkiesberg Fortification (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Cobble Hill Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Birth Place of Jennie Jerome (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brooklyn (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Regarding Gene's Tree. Gowanus Yacht Club is a local restaurant.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 206 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 3, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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