Brooklyn Heights in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General Horatio King House
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 4, 2025
1. General Horation King House Marker
Built in 1841 for Alfred Edwards, a Manhattan silk merchant, and his wife Sophia Lewis, this Greek revival-style townhouse was the home of Horatio Collins King from 1887 until his death in 1918. King was a lawyer, editor, politician, author and soldier who received a Congressional Medal of Honor for action in the Battle of Five Forks during the final days of the American Civil War. He served as an organist at nearby Plymouth Church and was a friend to William Steinway, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher.
He and his wife, Esther Howard, are buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 40° 41.988′ N, 73° 59.681′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Brooklyn Heights. It is on Willow Street south of Cranberry Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 46 Willow St, Brooklyn NY 11201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Robert White House (within shouting distance of this marker); John W. Rhonden (1918-2001) and Richarda Rhonden, nee Phillips (1917-2016) (within shouting distance of this marker); Mott Bedell House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Willows (within shouting distance of this marker); Brooklyn Heights Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Virginia Travell Weeks (about 300 feet away); Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims (about 400 feet away); History in the Park (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 4, 2025
2. General Horatio King House Marker
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 4, 2025
3. General Horatio King House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 4, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 2, 3. submitted on October 5, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
