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

Battle of Brooklyn

Coney Island Creekwalk

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2025

1. Battle of Brooklyn Marker

Inscription. In the summer of 1776, an invasion force of 32,000 troops aboard a British naval fleet of 400 ships was anchored off Staten Island, poised for an attack on New York City. On August 22 British commander General Howe launched an invasion with 15,000 troops, crossing three miles of water to land unopposed on the beaches of Gravesend, just north of this point. The Battle of Brooklyn had begun, forcing the retreat of General George Washington and the Continental Army from Brooklyn Heights, across the East River, into Manhattan.

Erected by NYC Parks.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the NYC Parks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1776.

Location. 40° 35.018′ N, 73° 59.971′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Gravesend. It is on Calvert Vaux Park Greenway west of Shore Parkway, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4302 Calvert Vaux Park Greenway, Brooklyn NY 11214, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in New York City

and on Long Island.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sand Dunes (within shouting distance of this marker); Fishing the Creek (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Coney Island Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); Spartina Salt Marsh (approx. ¼ mile away); Egrets and Swans (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Fishing the Creek (approx. ¼ mile away); Gene Ritter Way (approx. ¼ mile away); Shipwrecks (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 19, 2025

2. Battle of Brooklyn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.