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 these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment.
Location. 40° 41.515′ N, 73° 58.939′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue Extended and Willoughby Street, on the right when traveling north on Flatbush Avenue Extended. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 295 Flatbush Ave, 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. 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 walking distance of this marker: MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (here, next to 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); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 500 feet away); a different marker also
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Did You Know? (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 112 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
