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

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Did You Know?

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

1. Did You Know? Marker

Inscription. The original flagpole that stood in Brooklyn's famed Ebbets Field until the ball-park was demolished in 1961 was re-installed and re-dedicated outside of Barclays Center in 2012.

Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.

Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 41.357′ N, 73° 58.92′ W. Marker was in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It was in Downtown Brooklyn. It was at the intersection of Fulton Street and Hanover Place, on the right when traveling east on Fulton Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 520 Fulton St, Brooklyn NY 11217, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in New York City.

It was also in the American Northeast.

Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Did You Know? (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Did You Know? (a few steps from 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); a different

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marker also named Did You Know? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced by the linked marker.

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

2. Did You Know? Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 10, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.