Greenwood Heights in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
McDonald
A native of Kentucky
Born June 21, 1820
Died July 11, 1903
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Sarah M. Whipple
Wife of
R. H. McDonald
Born Feb. 3, 1923
Died Oct. 2, 1868
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Great-Grand Daughter of
William Whipple,
One of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1971.
Location. 40° 39.424′ N, 73° 59.409′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Greenwood Heights. Marker is at the intersection of Battle Avenue and Border Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Battle Avenue. Marker is located in Green-Wood Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11232, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Battle of Brooklyn (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Battle of Brooklyn (a few steps from this marker); Civil War Soldiers’ Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Huntington’s Regiment (within shouting distance of this marker); Triumph on Battle Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Altar to Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Ness-Parsons Family Tomb (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 563 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.