Downtown Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Did You Know?
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 13, 2013.
Location. 40° 41.531′ N, 73° 59.172′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is at the intersection of Willoughby Street and Lawrence Street, on the left when traveling west on Willoughby Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 64 Willoughby Street, 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 and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Long Island Headquarters of the New York Telephone Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); MetroTech / Downtown Brooklyn (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 400 feet away); Fulton Street / Downtown Brooklyn (about 400 feet away); The Great Stores (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
