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

GreenThumb

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

1. GreenThumb Marker

Inscription. This site is a public garden which is maintained by neighborhood volunteers through GreenThumb. Founded in 1978, GreenThumb helps local residents transform vacant properties into attractive green spaces. If you want to join this garden, call (212) 788-8070.

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° 41.374′ N, 73° 58.508′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. Marker is on South Portland Avenue just south of Dekalb Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The marker hangs on the fence for Fort Greene Community Garden. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn NY 11217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Greene Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Greene Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Osage-orange (within shouting distance of this marker); Eastern White Pine (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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European Beech (about 500 feet away); English Elm (about 600 feet away); Fort Greene Historic District (about 700 feet away); Austrian Pine (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

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

2. GreenThumb Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 36 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.