Lindenhurst in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

City of Breslau

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2018

1. City of Breslau Marker

Inscription.
German-American town formed
by Abby & Thomas Wellwood
with Charles S. Schleier.
Dedicated on June 6, 1870.
Changed to Lindenhurst 1891.

Erected 2017 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 426.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 6, 1870.

Location. 40° 41.09′ N, 73° 22.259′ W. Marker is in Lindenhurst, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is on South Wellwood Avenue south of Hoffman Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 272 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst NY 11757, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lindenhurst World War I Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); South Side R.R. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lindenhurst Memorial Village Hall Korean and Vietnam War Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lindenhurst War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Babylon Railroad Co. Trolley Route (approx. 1.3 miles away); Still on Patrol (approx. 1.4 miles away); Great Neck Road School

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(approx. 1½ miles away); Copiague World War I Immigrant Memorial (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lindenhurst.

Also see . . . A Capsule History of the Village of Lindenhurst (Village of Lindenhurst). (Submitted on November 5, 2018.)

City of Breslau Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2018

2. City of Breslau Marker - wide view

The marker is located in front of the Lindenhurst Historic Home Museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 309 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.