Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
On July 4, 1776
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 40° 36.58′ N, 74° 1.959′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Hamilton. Marker is on Sheridan Loop, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the grounds of Fort Hamilton, across from the Country Club. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11218, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 13-inch Seacoast Mortar, Pattern 1861 (here, next to this marker); Spanish 24-Pounder (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hamilton Officers’ Club (within shouting distance of this marker); June 1975 (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Hamilton (within shouting distance of this marker); M1857 12 Pounder Napoleon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Caponier (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 12-Pounder “Napoleons”, Model of 1857 (Reproductions) (about 400 feet away). 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 August 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,185 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on March 12, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 13, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.