Islip in Suffolk County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Gibb Patent
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 16, 2017
1. Gibb Patent Marker
British rulers William and
Mary to Andrew Gibb in 1692
Associate of Wm. Nichol and
Leisler Rebellion Foe.
Erected by Historical Society of Islip Hamlet.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1692.
Location. 40° 43.8′ N, 73° 12.561′ W. Marker is in Islip, New York, in Suffolk County. Marker is on Main Street (Montauk Highway) near South Bay Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 655 Main Street, Islip NY 11751, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Third Town Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Islip September 11 Memorial (about 600 feet away); Islip Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); St. Mark's (about 700 feet away); Log House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic South Bay Avenue (approx. ¼ mile away); First Town Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); Captain James Berry (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Islip.
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Also see . . . Origin of the Gibb Patent (Historical Society of Islip Hamlet). "The land patent for what is now Islip Hamlet has its origins in political intrigue, rebellion and perceived religious persecution, not to mention land and business transactions tied to a longstanding family relationship...." (Submitted on September 17, 2017.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 16, 2017
2. Gibb Patent Marker - Wide View
The Islip Town Hall is visible in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2017. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 17, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
