Flatlands in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dutch Reformed Church of Flatlands

Landmarks of New York

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010

1. Dutch Reformed Church of Flatlands Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1848 in late Federal style, this edifice occupies the site of the original octagonal shingled church built in 1663 and rebuilt in 1794. The congregation was formed in 1654 by the Rev. Johannes Megapolensis, pastor of the Collegiate Church.

Erected 1959 by The New York Community Trust.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 40° 37.447′ N, 73° 56.168′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Flatlands. It is at the intersection of Kings Highway and E 40th Street, on the left when traveling north on Kings Highway. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3931 Kings Highway, Brooklyn NY 11234, 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 Kings Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); Bas-Relief Above Our Entrance (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert J Crawford (approx. 0.2 miles away); Thomas F Norton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Sarsfield Playground (approx. ¼ mile away); The New Amersfort Rock (approx. 0.4 miles away); John J. Fraser (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.

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Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church - National Archives. National Register of Historic Places documentation (Submitted on March 3, 2024, by Anton Schwarzmueller of Wilson, New York.)

Marker on Kings Highway image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010

2. Marker on Kings Highway

The marker can be seen here on the right corner of the church.

Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Coughlin, April 24, 2010

3. Flatlands Dutch Reformed Church

On the night of August 26, 1776, the British Army passed the original church at this site during the Battle of Brooklyn.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,736 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 27, 2010, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.