Williamsburg in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Valley Forge Monument
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 16, 2023
1. Valley Forge Monument Marker
[1997 inscription at the base of the monument:]
This monument was presented to the City by James R. Howe, Member of the 54th - 56th U.S. Congress and Register of Kings County Committee of Supervision and Construction.
Erected 1901 by Kings County Committee of Supervision and Construction.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 42.622′ N, 73° 57.629′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Williamsburg. Memorial is on South 4th Street west of Roebling Street, on the left when traveling west. The monument stands on Continental Army Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. La Guardia Playground (within shouting distance of this marker); Ascenzi Square (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lithuanian Culture Has A Tradition of Crosses (approx. 0.4 miles away); Northside Community Garden (approx. 0.4 miles away); That We Be Free (approx. half a mile away); Marsha P. Johnson (approx. ¾ mile away); Park for the People
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones
2. Inscription at the base of the monument
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones, June 16, 2023
3. Valley Forge Monument
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 65 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
