Four Chimneys, Montague St., Brooklyn, NY
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Bolted to a large rock, this signs notes the location of the house known as Four Chimneys, where General George Washington had his Headquarters.
Waymark Code: WMFD82
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 10/01/2012
Views: 16
"This tablet marks the land upon which stood 'Four Chimneys' the house occupied by General George Washington as headquarters during the battle of Long Island. In which the Council of War was held August 29, 1776, when it was decided to withdraw the American Army from Long Island."
Erected by the Long Island Historical Society, Daughters of the Revolution. 1929
Group that erected the marker: Long Island Historical Society, Daughters of the Revolution
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Montague Street
Brooklyn Heights, NY USA
11201
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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