Ocean Hill in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Rock of Ages Baptist Church and Social Center, Inc.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024
1. Rock of Ages Baptist Church and Social Center, Inc. Marker
Founded A.D. Dec. 29, 1949
St. Matt 18 Ch.
Ded. May 9, 1954
Mother Ella Stokes
Pastor-Founder Rev. Wm. Stokes
Erected 1954 by Rock of Ages Baptist Church and Social Center, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is December 29, 1949.
Location. 40° 40.714′ N, 73° 55.067′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Ocean Hill. Marker is on Fulton Street just east of Hull Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2012 Fulton St, Brooklyn NY 11233, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Weeksville (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Weeksville (about 700 feet away); Heaven Bound Church of Christ Holy Temple, Inc. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marion & Hopkinson Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Marion & Hopkinson Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hilltop Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Hope Pentecostal Church of Greater Mt. Zion Inc. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Hull Street Community Garden (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
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Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024
2. Rock of Ages Baptist Church and Social Center, Inc. Building
The building is currently home to New Life Missionary Christian Church, Inc.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
