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° 41.203′ N, 73° 58.699′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. Marker is at the intersection of Lafayette Avenue and Ashland Place, on the right when traveling south on Lafayette Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 286 Ashland Pl, 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. Brooklyn Academy of Music (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); Betty Carter Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Betty Carter Park (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know?
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. These markers are identical and are placed around 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 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
