Plymouth Church, New York City
Facts and practical information
Plymouth Church is an historic church located at 57 Orange Street between Henry and Hicks Streets in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City; the Church House has the address 75 Hicks Street. The church was built in 1849–50 and was designed by Joseph C. Wells. Under the leadership of its first minister, Henry Ward Beecher, it became the foremost center of anti-slavery sentiment in the mid-19th century. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1961, and has been a National Historic Landmark since 1966. It is part of the Brooklyn Heights Historic District, created by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission in 1965. ()
Plymouth Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Squibb Park Bridge, Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Plymouth Church?
How to get to Plymouth Church by public transport?
Metro
- High Street • Lines: A, C (3 min walk)
- Clark Street • Lines: 2, 3 (4 min walk)
Bus
- Sands Street & Pearl Street • Lines: B67, B69 (8 min walk)
- Sands Street & Gold Street • Lines: B69 (14 min walk)
Ferry
- Pier 11/Wall Street Terminal (18 min walk)
- Whitehall • Lines: Sif (27 min walk)
Train
- Atlantic Terminal (34 min walk)