East New York in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
African Burial Ground Reinterment Marker
January 17, 2025
1. African Burial Ground Reinterment Marker
whose original burial site was disturbed by the thoughtless hand of man.
They now rest eternally in this green space
befitting their contribution toward the building of this community.
The dignity of their Reinterment was inspired by the spirit of Sankofa:
Learning from the past to improve the future.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Parks & Recreational Areas.
Location. 40° 39.929′ N, 73° 53.153′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in East New York. It is on Barbey Street south of Livonia Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 683b Barbey St, Brooklyn NY 11207, 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 once one of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sankofa Park: Looking Back to Go Forward (here, next to this marker); Africans in Early Kings County (a few steps from this marker); Site History (within shouting distance of this marker); GreenThumb (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named GreenThumb (approx. Ό mile away); a different marker also named GreenThumb (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named GreenThumb (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named GreenThumb (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
January 17, 2025
2. African Burial Ground Reinterment Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2025. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 20, 2025.
