Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Theodore Roosevelt
1858 - 1919
President of the United States
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“The way to be good citizens of this nation is to be good citizens of Oyster Bay”
* July 4, 1906 *
Erected 1906.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #26 Theodore Roosevelt series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1919.
Location. 40° 52.417′ N, 73° 31.942′ W. Marker is in Oyster Bay, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Audrey Avenue and Shore Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Audrey Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oyster Bay NY 11771, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oyster Bay Honor Roll (here, next to this marker); Oyster Bay Veterans Monument (a few steps from this marker); End of An Era (a few steps from this marker); U.S.S. Maine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Trophy Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); The great chain hoax . . . . (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Culper Spy Ring (about 500 feet away); Raynham Hall Museum (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oyster Bay.
More about this marker. The monument consists of a bust of Theodore Roosevelt atop a granite monument.
Also see . . . Biography of Theodore Roosevelt. The White House website. (Submitted on May 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 6, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 6. submitted on October 24, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.