Gravesend in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gravesend
September 24, 2021
1. Gravesend Marker
Quakers under Lady Deborah
Moody on land granted to
them by the Dutch
Governor of New Amsterdam
Erected 1938 by New York State Education Department.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Quakerism series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1643.
Location. 40° 35.712′ N, 73° 58.444′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Gravesend. It is on Gravesend Neck Road, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located in Gravesend Cemetery, on Gravesend Neck Road between Van Sicklen Street and McDonald Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11223, 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: The Battle of Brooklyn (here, next to this marker); Gravesend Cemetery (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Gravesend (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lady Moody Square (about 600 feet away); Gravesend Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Private First Class Armond Cutinella (approx.
this page online
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
2. Gravesend Marker (pre-refurbishment)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
3. Brooklyn Marker
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
4. Marker on Gravesend Neck Road
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010
5. Gravesend Cemetery
The marker can be seen in this photo inside the gates of Gravesend Cemetery. This cemetery, which dates back to 1643, is the oldest burial ground remaining in New York City.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, August 28, 2024
6. Gravesend Marker
Nearby the marker, the
Van Sicklen Cemetary.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, August 28, 2024
7. Gravesend Marker
Gravesend marker
Photographed by Jack DePalma, August 28, 2024
8. Gravesend Marker
Gravesend marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,798 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 27, 2021. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 24, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6, 7, 8. submitted on September 15, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York.
