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

Did You Know?

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024

1. Did You Know? Marker

Inscription. On January 9, 1908, Downtown Brooklyn's Borough Hall Station opened. It was Brooklyn's first subway station and its first-ever underground link to Manhattan.

Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is January 9, 1908.

Location. 40° 41.449′ N, 73° 59.129′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Boerum Hill. Marker is at the intersection of Fulton Street and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west on Fulton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 493 Fulton St, 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. Fulton Street / Downtown Brooklyn (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); Reformed Dutch Church (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Fulton Street / Downtown Brooklyn (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named

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Did You Know? (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024

2. Did You Know? Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.