Middle Village in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Middle Village
Photographed by Jordan Romano, April 11, 2024
1. Middle Village Marker
Named for midway location between the Town of Jamaica and the East River. Became renowned for its cemeteries and affiliated industries.
Erected 2023 by Newtown Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 42.723′ N, 73° 53.322′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Middle Village. It is on Metropolitan Avenue west of 69th Street, on the right when traveling west. Located at the entrance to Christ the king High School campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 68-02 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village NY 11379, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: General Slocum Disaster Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Maspeth (approx. one mile away); Dewitt Clinton Home 1790-1828 (approx. 1½ miles away); Remsen Cemetery (approx. 1.6 miles away); Tree Dedication for Medal of Honor Recipients (approx. 1.7 miles away); Dexter Park 1911 - 1955 (approx. 1.8 miles away); Betty Smith 1943 (approx. 1.8 miles away); First House Number in Queens (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 11, 2024, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. This page has been viewed 270 times since then and 44 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on April 11, 2024, by Jordan Romano of Kings Park, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
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