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

Did You Know?

 
 
Did You Know? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024
1. Did You Know? Marker
Inscription. Fulton Street is named for Robert Fulton, who in 1814 started the first ferry service across the East River, establishing the area's earliest days as a transportation hub.
 
Erected by Downtown Brooklyn Partnership.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceRoads & VehiclesWaterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1814.
 
Location. 40° 41.292′ N, 73° 59.034′ W. Marker is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Downtown Brooklyn. Marker is at the intersection of Bond Street and Schermerhorn Street, on the right when traveling south on Bond Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Bond St, Brooklyn NY 11217, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Cyril's of Turau Cathedral (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 700 feet away); Fort Masonic (about 700 feet away); Fulton Street / Downtown Brooklyn (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Did You Know? (about 700 feet away); An 18th Century Well (about 700 feet away); Reformed Dutch Church (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brooklyn.
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Did You Know? Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 9, 2024
2. Did You Know? Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 12, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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