Jamaica in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
King Manor
150-03 Jamaica Ave.
About the Manor
This 18th-19th century manor was home to Rufus King, signer of the U.S. Constitution and early voice in the anti-slavery movement. His son, John A. King, Governor of New York State from 1857-1859, resided here later. More than three generations of the King family lived at King Manor. They worked their 160 acres as a successful farm with fairly paid workers and an interest in developing American agricultural techniques. Today, King Manor is a historic house museum interpreting Rufus King's political legacy and antislavery history to teach critical thinking for a healthier democracy.
National Historic Landmark (1974)
National Register of Historic Places (1974)
New York State Register of Historic Places (1980)
New York City Landmark (Individual-1966, (Interior-1976)
Erected by NYC Parks; Historic House Trust, New York City.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Agriculture • Government & Politics • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP),
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Location. 40° 42.139′ N, 73° 48.254′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Jamaica. It is at the intersection of Jamaica Avenue and 150th Street, on the left when traveling east on Jamaica Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 150-03 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica NY 11435, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. 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: The King Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Justice Marshall 1908 - 1993 (about 400 feet away); Grace Episcopal Church and Graveyard (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prospect Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); La Casina Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Prospect Cemetery
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 13, 2024
3. King Manor, in the heart of Jamaica Center
Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
