Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

On the Occasion of the Bicentennial of the United States of America

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 16, 2024

1. On the Occasion of the Bicentennial of the United States of America Marker

Inscription.
A plaque was dedicated here by his majesty Juan Carlos I King of Spain on 5 June 1976 in honor of his country's valiant sons who fought, suffered, and died for the cause of American Independence 1779 - 1783 and whose ashes rest peacefully on Brooklyn soil.

It was proclaimed that Spain recalled with pride the sacrifices of the 126 men whose names are known and of the many others whose identity is lost to memory but not to the tribute of history.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1976.

Location. 40° 41.51′ N, 73° 58.491′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and North Portland Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Washington Park, Brooklyn NY 11205, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prison Ship Martyrs Monument (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Memorial Plaque (a few steps from this marker); Delafield Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Ginkgo (within shouting distance of this marker); What is a Redoubt Anyway?

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Greene Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Artillery Projectiles of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker); Artillery of the American Revolution (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photo 1. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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