Crown Heights in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Shirley Chisholm Circle
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm
| | 1924 - 2005 | |
Educator, community activist, N.Y. State Assembly Member, U.S. Congress Member, 1972 U.S. Presidential candidate
"When I die, I want to be remembered as a woman who lived in the 20th century and who dared to be a catalyst of change."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Government & Politics • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 40° 40.41′ N, 73° 56.534′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Crown Heights. It is on Kingston Avenue just north of Park Place, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 191 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn NY 11213, 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: Shirley Chisholm Park
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Charles C. Pinn Triangle (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 433 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 4, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
