Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Bowne House
Erected by John Bowne in 1661. Earliest meeting place in Flushing of the Society of Friends.Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1661.
Location. 40° 45.772′ N, 73° 49.503′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. Marker is on Bowne Street just south of 37th Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Bowne St, Flushing NY 11354, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Bowne House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Bowne House (a few steps from this marker); John Bowne House (a few steps from this marker); Margaret Carman Green (within shouting distance of this marker); Fox Oaks (within shouting distance of this marker); George Fox Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); Kingsland Homestead
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 71 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
