Gowanus in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Legion Rawley Post 1636
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 7, 2026
1. American Legion Rawley Post 1636 Marker
Placed in grateful memory of the brave patriots who fought in the "Battle of Brooklyn" Aug 27th 1776
Designated as a 250th Anniversary Site by the Battle of Brooklyn Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
Erected by Battle of Brooklyn Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 27, 1776.
Location. 40° 40.281′ N, 73° 59.431′ W. Memorial is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Gowanus. It is on 9th Street just east of 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 193 9th St, Brooklyn NY 11215, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in New York City. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Maryland Heroes (here, next to this marker); Maryland Regiment Burial Site (here, next to this marker); Old Stone House (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Old Stone House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Washington Park Stadium Wall (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Old Stone House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carroll Street Bridge (approx. half a mile away); St. Mary's Star of the Sea World War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Other markers no longer nearby. The Old Stone House (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed); The Battle of Brooklyn (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Additional keywords. Battle of Long Island
Credits. This page was last revised on February 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 62 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
