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 this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 40° 41.48′ N, 73° 58.942′ W. Marker was in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It was in Downtown Brooklyn. It was at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Fleet Street, on the right when traveling south on Flatbush Avenue. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 336 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in New York City. It was also in the American Northeast. Globally, it was in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Did You Know? (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (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?
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
