Downtown Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Did You Know?
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° 41.447′ N, 73° 59.128′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. It is on Fulton Street west of Bridge Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 493 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: Abraham & Straus (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Did You Know? (within shouting distance of this marker); One of the First Free Public Schools in America (within shouting distance of this marker); Fulton Street / Downtown Brooklyn (within shouting distance of this marker); The Great Stores (within shouting distance of 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); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Did You Know? (has been replaced with this marker).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker.
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 123 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.

