Dutch Kills in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Erected by City of New York Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.
Location. 40° 45.183′ N, 73° 56.103′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Dutch Kills. It is on 29th Street south of 39th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. The marker hangs on the fence at the entrance to Windmill Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 39-22 29th Street, Long Island City NY 11101, 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: Church of St. George (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Millstones in Queens Plaza (approx. Ό mile away); Lights, Camera, Action! (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Capt. Malcolm A. Rafferty (approx. 0.6 miles away); Supreme Court of the State of New York (approx. 0.6 miles away); What Grows? (Prelude to After the Fire) (approx. 0.8 miles away); Murray Playground (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024
2. GreenThumb marker on the fencing for Windmill Community Garden

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 15, 2024
3. NYC Parks Project GreenThumb Rookie of the Year Award signage for Windmill Hill Garden
Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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