Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

The Bowne House

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: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. 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. It 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.

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: A different marker also named Bowne House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Bowne House (a few

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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.

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 203 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.