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.
Location. 40° 41.44′ N, 73° 59.114′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is at the intersection of Fulton Street and Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west on Fulton Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 Fulton St, 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: Fulton Street / Downtown Brooklyn (a few steps from 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); Abraham & Straus (within shouting distance of this marker); One of the First Free Public Schools in America
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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 January 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
