Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Greene Garden
Established and maintained by community volunteers through GreenThumb — a program of N.Y.C. Parks & Recreation
Protected as a permanent public garden in 1999 by The Trust for Public Land — a nonprofit organization protecting land for people
Erected by The Trust for Public Land; 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 1999.
Location. 40° 41.379′ N, 73° 58.524′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. Marker is on Dekalb Avenue just west of South Portland Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Greene Garden (a few steps from this marker); GreenThumb (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); European Beech (about 500 feet away); English Elm
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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 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 19, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
