Forest Hills in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Forest Hills Beginnings
This marker denotes the first assemblage of residential structures, still extant, erected in Forest Hills. Built in 1906, they were the beginnings of this historic, beautiful community.
Erected 1991 by Central Queens Historical Association and Community Board 6Q; donated by Dr. Sanford S. Goodman.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 40° 43.196′ N, 73° 50.548′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Forest Hills. It is on 72nd Avenue north of Austin Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108-19 72nd Ave, Forest Hills NY 11375, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Great War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gerald MacDonald Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Willow Lake Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Queens Borough Hall Persian Gulf War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Queens Valley Playground (approx. one mile away); Remsen Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Maple Grove Cemetery (approx. one mile away); Freedom Square (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
