Prospect Park in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Historic Marker of Battle Pass
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
1. Historic Marker of Battle Pass Marker
At this point the old Porte Road or Valley Grove Road intersected the line of hills separating Flatbush from Brooklyn and Gowanus. In the Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776, this pass was barricaded in front by Dongan Oak and other obstructions. It was protected by artillery on Redoubt Hill just to the east. Here the American forces stood their ground against the Hessians coming from the south till flanked from the river by a body of British troops. General Sullivan was captured, but most of his troops retreated across what is now the Long Meadow, joining the Maryland and other troops for the final resistance near the Old Stone House of Gowanus.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Notable Places • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 39.966′ N, 73° 58.011′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Prospect Park. Marker is on East Drive, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on East Drive in Prospect Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11225, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Line of Defense (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Dongan Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Taiwan Blue Pheasant (about
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Also see . . .
1. Battle of Long Island, August 27, 1776. U.S. History entry (Submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
2. The Battle of Long Island 1776. A British perspective of the battle from BritishBattles.com. (Submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
3. History of the Old Stone House. Museum website entry (Submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
2. Marker in Prospect Park
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
3. Battle Pass Marker
This is one of three markers found in Battle Pass in Prospect Park.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
4. Battle Pass
The American troop under General Sullivan held off the Hessians at this pass on August 27, 1776, but were flanked by the British who used a pass further to the east.
Photographed By Bill Coughlin, November 1, 2008
5. Old Stone House of Gowanus
After being flanked, Sullivan's retreating troops joined the Maryland Regiment at this house. They held off the British until much of the American troops retreated across the Gowanus Creek to the Brooklyn Heights. This house is located about a mile west of the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,892 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 1, 2008, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.
