Woodhaven in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dexter Park 1911 - 1955
Photographed by Erik Lander, January 9, 2004
1. Dexter Park Marker
1st night game 7/23/30
Erected by Woodhaven Cultural and Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 40° 41.481′ N, 73° 52.024′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Woodhaven. It is at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 75th Street, on the right when traveling west on Jamaica Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74-24 Jamaica Ave, Woodhaven NY 11421, 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: Fred Christ Trump (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Neir's Tavern / Union Course (approx. 0.2 miles away); 1940 Woodhaven P O (approx. 0.3 miles away); Woodhaven Patriotic League World War II Honor Roll (approx. 0.3 miles away); 8026 88 Avenue (approx. 0.3 miles away); Betty Smith 1943 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Woodhaven Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); First House Number in Queens (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
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Additional keywords. Major League Baseball
Photographed by Erik Lander, January 9, 2004
2. Dexter Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2009, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 2,416 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 3, 2009, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. 2. submitted on April 26, 2009, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
