Downtown Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Did You Know?

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024

1. Did You Know? Marker

Inscription. The Brooklyn Tabernacle boasts a congregation of about 10,000 members, and its acclaimed choir was invited to perform at President Obama's second inauguration.

Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #44 Barack Obama series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 20, 2013.

Location. 40° 41.536′ N, 73° 59.354′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is at the intersection of Joralemon Street and Adams Street, on the right when traveling west on Joralemon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 357 Adams St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City

and on Long Island.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

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

North America,

the

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Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also 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); MetroTech / 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); Seeing Into Tomorrow (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooklyn Borough Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brooklyn Municipal Building (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 8, 2024

2. Did You Know? Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.