Marker Logo HMdb.org THE HISTORICAL
MARKER DATABASE
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
“Bite-Size Bits of Local, National, and Global History”
Gravesend in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Gravesend Veterans Memorial

 
 
Gravesend Veterans Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Erik Lander, December 30, 2011
1. Gravesend Veterans Memorial Marker
Inscription. In honor of those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America to preserve life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
 
Erected 1983.
 
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: MilitaryWar, Vietnam.
 
Location. 40° 35.805′ N, 73° 58.469′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Gravesend. Memorial is at the intersection of Avenue U and Lake Street, on the left when traveling west on Avenue U. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brooklyn NY 11223, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gravesend (here, next to this marker); Lady Moody Square (here, next to this marker); Gravesend Cemetery (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Battle of Brooklyn (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Gravesend (about 600 feet away); PO Jeff Herman Ballfield (approx. ¼ mile away); McDonald Playground (approx. 0.3 miles away); Meucci Triangle (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
 
Paid Advertisement
Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.
Click or scan to see
this page online
Gravesend Veterans Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Erik Lander, January 24, 2004
2. Gravesend Veterans Memorial Marker
Gravesend Veterans Memorial - wide view image. Click for full size.
September 24, 2021
3. Gravesend Veterans Memorial - wide view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 30, 2011, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 30, 2011, by Erik Lander of Brooklyn, New York.   3. submitted on January 12, 2022. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

Share this page.  
Share on Tumblr
m=51141

CeraNet Cloud Computing sponsors the Historical Marker Database.
This website earns income from purchases you make after using our links to Amazon.com. We appreciate your support.
Paid Advertisement
Apr. 23, 2024