Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Commodore John Barry
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Father of the American Navy
Born Co. Wexford, Ireland March 15, 1745
Died Philadelphia, Pa. September 13, 1803
To mark the 250th anniversary
of his birth March 15, 1995
Erected 1995 by Gift of the Commodore Barry Club of Brooklyn.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is March 15, 1745.
Location. 40° 41.851′ N, 73° 58.746′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. Memorial can be reached from North Elliott Place south of Flushing Avenue, on the right when traveling north. The memorial marker stands on the grounds of Commodore Barry Park in Downtown Brooklyn. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 N Elliott Pl, 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. Commodore Barry Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Trinity Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Bldg 92 (approx. 0.3 miles away); MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ida B. Wells (approx. 0.4 miles away); Wunsch Hall, Tandon School of Engineering (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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