Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Did You Know?
Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment.
Location. 40° 41.208′ N, 73° 58.756′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. It is at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Flatbush Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Lafayette Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 Rockwell Pl, Brooklyn NY 11217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds 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 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); The Baptist Temple (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooklyn Academy of Music (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These identical markers can be found in Downtown Brooklyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
