Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
History in the Park
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 1, 2021
Erected by Brooklyn Bridge Park; Brooklyn Historical Society. (Marker Number 6.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1827.
Location. 40° 42.183′ N, 73° 59.676′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Old Fulton Street and Furman Street, on the right when traveling west on Old Fulton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9 Water 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. Brooklyn City Railroad Company Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Brookland Ferry Landing (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton Street Pier (within shouting distance of this marker); The Builders of the Bridge (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); No. 1 Front Street Conversion (about 400 feet away); 1883 New York Harbor (about 400 feet away); The Brooklyn Bridge (about 400 feet away); Manhattan North of the Bridge to Canal Street (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 1, 2021
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.