Four Chimneys Marker

Four Chimneys, home of Hezekiah Beers Pierrepont, was a notable Brooklyn Heights house that served as George Washington's headquarters during the Battle of Long Island in August 1776.

New York

2 Montague Street Brooklyn, NY 11201

Know Before You Go

Visiting the Four Chimneys marker in Brooklyn is a quick but deeply rewarding stop for history buffs, offering a connection to a critical decision point during the Battle of Brooklyn.

Directions

This marker is is in Brooklyn Heights at the intersection of Montague Terrace and Pierrepont Place on Montague Terrace. The marker is located at the Montague Street entrance to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.

Accessibility & Amenities

Inscription

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 / LONG ISLAND STATE SOCIETY / DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION / 1929 /

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