Downtown 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. Fulton Street is named for Robert Fulton, who in 1814 started the first ferry service across the East River, establishing the area's earliest days as a transportation hub.

Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.

Location. 40° 41.292′ N, 73° 59.034′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is at the intersection of Bond Street and Schermerhorn Street, on the right when traveling south on Bond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Bond St, 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:

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St. Cyril's of Turau Cathedral (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 600 feet away); Fort Masonic (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Did You Know? (was about 700 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. An identical marker stands a few blocks away.

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

2. Did You Know? Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.