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. First opened in 1888, the elevated BMT Fulton Street train ran through Downtown Brooklyn between Manhattan and Broadway Junction until the 1940s.

Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 40° 41.528′ N, 73° 58.944′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is at the intersection of Willoughby Street and Flatbush Avenue Extension, on the right when traveling west on Willoughby Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 95 Willoughby St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

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: MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (a few steps from this marker);

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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 300 feet away); a different marker also named MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (about 500 feet away); Ida B. Wells (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Did You Know? (was about 300 feet away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

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 145 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.