Carroll Gardens, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, is named after Charles Carroll, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, who never set foot there. Born in Maryland in 1737, Carroll was a significant figure in the American Revolution, providing assistance to the Continental Army during the Battle of Brooklyn. Named in commemoration of the loss of Maryland soldiers John Butts envisioned the neighborhood in 1864 with its unique gardens and architecture. The area became a distinct community in the 1960s after being separated from Red Hook by the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, spurred by a wave of restoration led by middle-class professionals.
Charles Carroll, a statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence, has a Brooklyn neighborhood named after him despite never having visited the area himself.
Carroll Gardens was named to honor the sacrifice of 256 Maryland soldiers in the Battle of Brooklyn, memorializing Charles Carroll's contributions to the Continental Army.
In the 1960s, Carroll Gardens emerged as a distinct neighborhood following the construction of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, which disconnected it from Red Hook.
The neighborhood's distinct architecture, planned by Richard Butts in 1864, features row houses with deep front yards, contributing to its renowned garden-like aesthetics.
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