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Freeport in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Water and Power

 
 
Water and Power Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018
1. Water and Power Marker
Inscription.
Water Co. formed in 1894
Power house built in 1897
Both municipal utilities
owned & operated by Village
Voted on by Freeporters

 
Erected 2016 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 337.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1894.
 
Location. 40° 39.368′ N, 73° 35.527′ W. Marker is in Freeport, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is on Sunrise Highway, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 Sunrise Highway, Freeport NY 11520, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Exempt Firehouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Parrot Rifle (approx. ¼ mile away); Village Hall - 1928 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Freeport Memorial Library War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Miracle House 1906 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Freeport Memorial Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Freeport Post Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kelby House (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Freeport.
 
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Water and Power Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 20, 2018
2. Water and Power Marker - wide view
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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