Flatlands in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The New Amersfort Rock
Erected 1982.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 40° 37.749′ N, 73° 56.344′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Flatlands. It is on East 38th Street south of Avenue I, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1064 E 38th St, Brooklyn NY 11210, 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: Amersfort Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Dutch Reformed Church of Flatlands (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Kings Highway (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bas-Relief Above Our Entrance (approx. half a mile away); Robert J Crawford (approx. half a mile away); Thomas F Norton
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By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 19, 2025
3. Dedication paver in the park
Amersfort Park donated to New York City June 13, 1905 by the family of Elias Hubbart. Rededicated after renewal June 13, 1982 by Mr. TE Boekhorst, Consul General of the Netherlands in cooperation with the Amersfort Flatlands Development Corporation and the Amersfort Community Civic Association. This commemorative plaque has been donated by W.M. Rosen Monuments Inc. 1912 Flatbush Ave.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 23, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
