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The Bowne House

 
 
The Bowne House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022
1. The Bowne House Marker
Inscription. 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 & ReligionColonial 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 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Kingsland Homestead (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
 
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The Bowne House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 5, 2022
2. The Bowne House
 
 
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 100 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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