Proctor-Hopson Circle, New York City

#1782 among attractions in New York City

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Proctor-Hopson Circle is a semicircular traffic mall in the neighborhood of South Jamaica, Queens acquired by the city for park purposes in 1924 following the widening of Merrick Boulevard. After this road was straightened in 1924, its former route became 169th Place. In 1932, the semicircular traffic island was named after two local residents who were killed in the First World War. John Proctor and James Hopson were members of the 369th Infantry of the National Guard, known informally as the Harlem Hellfighters. Among the first in the unit from Queens to die in this war were Proctor and Hopson. In their memory, the local Veterans of Foreign Wars chapter is named the Procter-Hopson Post No. 1896. ()

Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°41'52"N, 73°47'10"W

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Southeastern Queens (Jamaica)New York City United States

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Proctor-Hopson Circle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Captain Tilly Park, Loew's Valencia Theatre, Roy Wilkins Park, Montauk Branch.

1.2 miNW
Park
Captain Tilly Park, New York City
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Queens, New York, Captain Tilly Park is an urban oasis that offers a respite from the bustling city life. This charming park, although smaller than its famed counterparts like Central Park, provides a tranquil environment for locals and tourists...
0.7 miNW
Theater
Loew's Valencia Theatre, New York City
18 min walk • The Loew's Valencia Theatre is a former movie palace at 165-11 Jamaica Avenue in Queens, New York City. Built in 1929 as one of the Loew's Wonder Theatres, the theater was donated to The Tabernacle of Prayer for All People in 1977.
1 miSE
Park
Roy Wilkins Park, New York City
27 min walk • Roy Wilkins Park, originally known as Southern Queens Park, is a 54-acre park in the St. Albans neighborhood of southeastern Queens in New York City.
0.6 miN
Bridge
Montauk Branch, New York City
15 min walk • The Montauk Branch is a rail line owned and operated by the Long Island Rail Road in the U.S. state of New York. The branch runs the length of Long Island, 115 miles from Long Island City on the west to Montauk on the east.
1 miW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
King Manor, New York City
26 min walk • King Manor, also known as the Rufus King House, is a historic house at 150th Street and Jamaica Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York City.
0.9 miW
Church, Romanesque revival architecture
Jamaica Performing Arts Center, New York City
23 min walk • The First Reformed Church is a historic Reformed church in the Jamaica neighborhood of the New York City borough of Queens. The church was built in 1859. The church has an early romanesque structure that was designed by Sidney J. Young and built by Anders Peterson.
0.8 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Jamaica First German Presbyterian Church, New York City
20 min walk • Jamaica First German Presbyterian Church is a historic Presbyterian church in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens in New York City.
0.9 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building, New York City
22 min walk • Jamaica Chamber of Commerce Building is a historic office building located in the Jamaica section of the New York City borough of Queens. It was designed in 1928 by George W. Conable and is a ten-story, "T" shaped building in the Colonial Revival style.
0.8 miNW
Neighbourhood
Jamaica, New York City
20 min walk • Jamaica is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of Queens. It is mainly composed of a large commercial and retail area, though part of the neighborhood is also residential. Jamaica is bordered by Hollis to the east; St.
1.2 miW
Art Deco architecture
Jamaica Savings Bank, New York City
31 min walk • The Jamaica Savings Bank is a building at Jamaica Avenue and Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens, New York City.
0.8 miNW
Church
First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica, New York City
20 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Jamaica is located in Jamaica, Queens, a neighborhood of New York City. Organized in 1662, it is the oldest continuously serving Presbyterian church in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Proctor-Hopson Circle?

Nearby attractions include Greater Allen A. M. E. Cathedral of New York, New York City (8 min walk), Store Front Museum, New York City (14 min walk), Montauk Branch, New York City (15 min walk), Jamaica Avenue, New York City (18 min walk).

How to get to Proctor-Hopson Circle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Proctor-Hopson Circle:

Bus

Merrick Boulevard & 104th Avenue • Lines: n4 (9 min walk)
Archer Avenue & Merrick Boulevard • Lines: n4 (15 min walk)

Metro

Jamaica Center–Parsons/Archer • Lines: E, J, Z (21 min walk)
169th Street • Lines: <F>, F (25 min walk)

Train

Jamaica (29 min walk)
St. Albans (30 min walk)

Light rail

Jamaica • Lines: Jfk (30 min walk)