Sunset Park in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Green-Wood Cemetery
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 28, 2025
1. The Green-Wood Cemetery Marker
Cemetery
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America.
Established in 1838, this was the largest and most varied of the early American rural cemeteries, carefully sited with dramatic views of the city and harbor beyond.
2006
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Erected 2006 by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
Location. 40° 39.236′ N, 74° 0.087′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Sunset Park. It is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and 4th Avenue when traveling east on Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Martense Lane Rock (within shouting distance of this marker); The Delaware Regiment (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Red Lion Inn (about 500 feet away); New York City Airliner Disaster (about 600 feet away); The Greeter / John Coleman / George Catlin (approx. Ό mile away); Korean War Irish Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); 9/11 Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Park Slope Homes, Inc. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Also see . . . Green-Wood Cemetery (Wikipedia). (Submitted on May 10, 2025, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 28, 2025
2. The Green-Wood Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 28, 2025
3. Mausoleums next to Sylvan Water in Green-Wood Cemetery,
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 118 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
