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Canarsee “Indian Cemetery” – Off Varkens Hoek Laan – Canarsie, Brooklyn

After posting about Varkens Hook Road, I noticed the “Indian Cemetery” just south of the intersection at Flatlands and wondered what happened to it. Then I started to dig a bit – with a Google trowel. The Graveyard Shift: A … Continue reading

Varkens Hook Road – formerly Varkens Hook Lane – Canarsie, Brooklyn

© Frank H. Jump There is much debate over the etymology of this road’s designation. Varken simply means “pig” or “hog” in Dutch and is attributed to any domestic swine (or person resembling one). Varkensvlees means “pork meat” as well. … Continue reading

Annoying Place (in Dutch) – Verveelen Place, Bronx

The verb to annoy is verveelen in Dutch (pronounced “fer-fail`-en”). When passing the Robert’s Books & Stationery / Kornblau-Goldblum Supply Co signs on the Major Deegan Expressway, I never thought I’d be rediscovering another odd Dutch street name. Brooklyn has its Varkens … Continue reading