Park Slope in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Stone House
336 Third St.
About the House
A 1930s reconstruction of the 1699 farmhouse built by the Vechte family, the Old Stone House occupies land taken from the Lenape. The house played a role in the Battle of Brooklyn on Aug. 27, 1776, when an estimated 2,000 British and Hessian soldiers fought the Maryland brigade led by General William Alexander. While the Americans were defeated in battle, this action allowed George Washington and his troops to escape and ultimately win the Revolutionary War. In the 1890s, the house was the first clubhouse of the National Baseball League team later known as the Brooklyn Dodgers. Old Stone House is the conservancy organization for Washington Park, caring for the gardens and play spaces and hosting an array of educational and cultural events and programs.
National Register of Historic Places (2012)
New York State Register of Historic Places (2011)
For operating hours and more information, call (718) 768-3195 or visit theoldstonehouse.org.
Erected by NYC Parks; Historic House Trust. (Marker Number 1100.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era
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Location. 40° 40.362′ N, 73° 59.019′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Park Slope. It is at the intersection of 5th Avenue and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 363 3rd St, Brooklyn NY 11215, 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: A different marker also named Old Stone House (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Stone House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Park Stadium Wall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Maryland Regiment Burial Site
Other markers no longer nearby. The Old Stone House (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); The Battle of Brooklyn (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
