Downtown 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° 41.307′ N, 73° 58.858′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is at the intersection of Nevins Street and Flatbush Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Nevins Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12 Nevins 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: A different marker also named Did You Know? (within shouting 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); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Did You Know? (was about 400 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
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 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

