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

Hunterfly Road Houses

Nos. 1698, 1700, 1702-04, 1706-08 Bergen Street

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 18, 2025

1. Hunterfly Road Houses Marker

Inscription. These four wooden houses, built around 1830, stood on the old Hunterfly Road. Used by the Dutch as early as 1682, and abandoned with the introduction of the grid system in 1838. These houses were within the boundaries of the area known as Weeksville, a predominantly free Black community which grew up after the abolition of slavery in New York State in 1827. Many Black families took refuge here during the Civil War Draft Riots of 1863. At its peak, Weeksville had at least seven all Black institutions, including the African Civilization Society, the Colored Orphan Asylum, and the Home for Aged Colored People.

Erected 1989 by New York Landmarks Preservation Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 40° 40.469′ N, 73° 55.557′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Crown Heights. It is on Beaver Place south of Bergen Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker stands on the ground of the Weeksville

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Heritage Center. While free to access, hours are limited. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Beaver Pl, Brooklyn NY 11213, 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: Weeksville (approx. 0.4 miles away); a different marker also named Weeksville (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fulton Park (approx. half a mile away); Rock of Ages Baptist Church and Social Center, Inc. (approx. half a mile away); Charles C. Pinn Triangle (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hilltop Playground (approx. 0.6 miles away); Heaven Bound Church of Christ Holy Temple, Inc. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Marion & Hopkinson Playground (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Charles C. Pinn Triangle (was approx. 0.6 miles

Hunterfly Road Houses Marker in front of the houses of 1702-1704 and 1700 Hunterfly Road image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 18, 2025

2. Hunterfly Road Houses Marker in front of the houses of 1702-1704 and 1700 Hunterfly Road

away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Weeksville Hunterfly Houses Restoration sign on the gate to the museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 18, 2025

3. Weeksville Hunterfly Houses Restoration sign on the gate to the museum

We are working to stabilize and maintain the building envelope of historic landmarked buildings still located on the original property. Work includes roof, flashing and drainage replacement, along with wood siding and selective reconstruction of windows, doors, trim and damp proofing of the basement. A climate-controlled storage room will be added along the new exterior lighting and upgraded CCTV for security.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 22, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.