Dongan Oak Marker

One of several small monuments in the area known as the "Battle Pass," the Dongan Oak Monument commemorates events which took place here during the Battle of Long Island on August 27, 1776. During this battle, a large white oak was cut down by Colonial soldiers and thrown across the road to impede the advance of the British army. The monument commemorates the contribution of this important tree. The eagle was stolen in 1974. Sculptor John Metrovics modeled the replacement based on historic photographs. Unfortunately, the eagle was stolen again, but through additional contributions to the Prospect Park Alliance, a second replacement was made and attached to the plinth.