Central Harlem in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dorrance Brooks Square
.038 acre
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022
1. Dorrance Brooks Square Marker
The marker now serves as the base for its replacement marker.
Dorrance Brooks (d. 1918) was an African American soldier who died in France shortly before the end of World War I. A native of Harlem and the son of a Civil War veteran, Brooks was a Private First Class in the 15th Infantry. In World War I, African American soldiers served in segregated regiments and were not eligible for aid from the Army Nurse Corps or the Army or the Red Cross. In spite of these discouragements, Brooks distinguished himself as a faithful and patriotic soldier.
[The remainder of the fading text has been covered and cannot be read.]
Erected by NYC Parks.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. 40° 49.099′ N, 73° 56.838′ W. Marker is unreadable. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Central Harlem. It is at the intersection of West 137th Street and St. Nicholas Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West 137th Street.
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Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Mid-Atlantic, and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Dorrance Brooks Square (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Dorrance Brooks Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorrance Brooks Square Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); James Baldwin Lawn (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ethel Waters (about 600 feet away); Shepard Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Open Admissions Policy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Remembrance Rock (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
More about this marker. The marker text has faded significantly. While it can be read under certain light, it has been covered with a replacement marker that has a different inscription.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The linked profile is for the marker that has been used to cover the older, faded marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 225 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
